Biting: Older Child
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Advice on Biting
Asked by K.K. from Seattle
on January 31, 2008
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I'm sure this question has been asked over and over, but does anyone have advice to get a 2 year old to stop biting? My son is a very good and usually very tender boy,...
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- At our preschool co-op we try to redirect biters and keep an eye on them when playing closely with another child. If you see them going for the chomp step in with some...
- Hi K., My daughter nibbles from time to time when she is hungry. So, we now have snacks everywhere. Is it possible to give him something else to bite instead of bit...
- My one year old is a biter. We try to redirect him from biting. He is a little young to really explain to him much. But definitely knows no biting. We have taught ...
Biting
Asked by E.G. from Dallas
on November 1, 2007
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My lil girl will sometimes try to pinch or bite me. She does not do this all the time but usually when she is throwing a fit or really tired. Is this just a phase or w...
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- Both of my girls were biters. The first one was worse about it than the second one. We tried everything with my first one. Time out without Mommy in sight seemed to...
- If she pinches you, you need to pop her hand and tell her no. If she keeps doing it, then you need to pinch her back. let her see what it feels like. same with the bit...
- You didn't say how hold she is, but I can assume she's somewhere between 1 and 2 1/2. It's normal behavior. You just need a consistent reponse for it. If she's throw...
I Need Help with a Biting Problem
Asked by K.W. from St. Louis
on November 28, 2006
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Does anyone have any suggestions on how to stop a biter? I have tried soap in the mouth she likes that, I am at witts end I do not know what to do. The doctor said it ...
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- SInce you have tried vinegar and biting back, strange advice, but try complimenting her on a good trait. Let her hear you tell someone else how good she is at ________...
- Hello, I am a mom, but I work at a daycare with children 6 yrs old and younger, and of course, some bite. In the course of my work, we have found that children bite f...
- Well I have a long story to tell you about this. My daughter has been a biter for at least 7 months if not longer. We have tried everything from time out, vinegar, v...
What Do Do About a Hitting, Biting, and Spitting 3 Year Old
Asked by L.W. from Portland
on July 24, 2008
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My three year old, who is overall very well behaved and a very happy child, some times has a problem with hitting, biting, and spitting. He does not do it out of ange...
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- Does he have speech issues as I noticed this from my son being he was frustrated by lack of words and hence retaliated with biting and hitting.
- Hi, I would make sure to get down to your child's level, maintain eye contact and maybe hold his arms (if you think he will flee) and say very firmly that hitting, ...
- Hi there! I would suggest saying OW!! loudly and turning away or putting the child down then walking away whenever the hitting or biting occurs. With the spitting I wo...
6 Year Old Boy Hittng, Throwing, Scratching Biting
Asked by D.M. from Boston
on August 19, 2010
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I have a 6 year old boy that reacts to the word no with impulsive behavior. If he doesn't like your answer he will instantly pick something up to throw it at myself o...
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- Lisa C. has some great insight. I did this with my son when he was into hitting and throwing things. All his toys were removed from his room and put in the attic. P...
- You said he does not do this at school, only at home. Since there is a Dad around, How come everyone is blaming "you"? Not Dad too. Next, how is his communicatio...
- Putting in his room may not be your answer as like most kids, he has toys and fun things in there. You need to pick a spot... maybe a chair in a corner or against a ...
3 Year Old Has Started Biting Things
Asked by D.P. from Raleigh
on July 28, 2009
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My son has never been one to bite and we have never had a problem before. Lately tho he is biting just about everything. He bit me HARD yesterday. I am pretty sure it...
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- Could he be getting molars?
- sounds like a sensory issue call your sons doctor and ask for an appointment. they may refer you to a specialist to help with sensory integration. good luck!
- Talk with your son's pediatrician. He may be seeking some sensory input. If your Dr. is perplexed or non-responsive, you can ask to see a developmental pediatrician....
How to Stop a Child from Biting Others...
Asked by M. from Minneapolis
on August 25, 2006
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I am a child care provider and I have read many books on how to handle kids who bite but nothing is working for me. This particular child is Two and can't comunicate ...
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- Bite them back! (just kidding of course) But I have heard of hot sauce.
- I have heard one provider put the childs hand in their own mouth and clamped down, biting is very common for a two year old. I guess she figured that if they bit them...
- I am also a daycare provider so hats off to you!! Wow, this is a scary! I have never met a biter yet, and hope not to. My son and daughter bite me once when they were...
Out of Control 9 Year Old
Asked by N.L. from Steubenville
on November 3, 2010
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My boyfriend's daughter was not being treated well at her mom's house, so she came to live with us. Before that she was fun and sweet and had the usual kid attitude pr...
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- It sounds to me that she needs a thorough mental health evaluation and a good therapist. This is doesn't sound like typical 9 year old behavior! And especially if the...
- What a difficult situation! I would step back and let her dad handle this. Tell him exactly what you've told us. Tell him that he needs to get her under control. He ne...
- Ignore Denise S. DO NOT waste the time of the police because a 9 year old is disrespectful. IF you were to call the police because a 9 yr old child is not behaving you...
7 Year Old over Reacting to Minor Injuries?
Asked by K.L. from Tulsa
on April 4, 2008
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My son is 7 years old. For the last year, or so, and in an escalating manner, he has been reacting in a very dramatic way to minor injuries. I'm talking about things...
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- I don't think you atre being too hard on him because he is a boy. I am not saying just make him tough out everything, but i understand where you are coming from becau...
- Sounds like he just wants attention to me. Kids do the weirdest things to get it sometimes.
- Well, my boys couldn't get any more attention and they do that a lot. I usually just completely ignore them and brush them off (when I know they're not in real pain, ...
8 Year Old Boy - Nervous Tics/noises
Asked by P.D. from Charlotte
on August 18, 2008
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I would like to find out some information on how to help my son. He is almost 9 years old, and he makes noises. Sort of like Tourette's Syndrome noises but that has ...
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- hi P.. i just wanted to say that i sympathize with your issue and that i will be praying that God will heal your son of this issue. As the Bible says, by the stripes o...
- Please don't take this as a diagnosis, but my daughter's friends older brother has a form of autism called asbergers (sp?). He makes the noises and sounds and they hav...
- I would recommend seeing a neurologist. Not sure if you have to get an approval from your dr before insurance will pay for it. My son, who is 7, was just seen by one b...
