Biting and Scratching

I went through that with my kids. I actually got a spray bottle and filled it with soapy water. When they would bite I would tell them they had to clean out thier mouth because if not it will make them sick. I did that about 3-4 times and have not had a problem with him biting since. I think just about every kid goes through that stage

Getting loud when you say "Ow you hurt me" then putting him down in bed, the floor or any place away from you is the best deterrant. They don't want to be separated from anyone even those they're being mean to.

I don't mean let them slide to the floor at your feet. Take the across the room and say "You hurt me and I don't want to play with you." then walk away

When my daughter bites we tell her no bite and say ouch loudly to startle her. It works most of the time. Her biting is going down.

Here's the thing, we are born selfish creatures, we have to be to survive. Problem is we are not born with empathy. It is taught. So now your job is to teach him empathy and what pain means. It's time to put your acting hat on. When he hurts you, you cry, be really sad, be really hurt (not in a funny way), act the way he acts when he's hurt. Tell him "YOU HURT ME", and then when your done, make him apologise, give you hug, and even kiss your boo boo. Then when he is hurt, model that same behavior back to him, hug him, say "OH ARE YOU HURT, I'M SO SORRY". Now he will continue to do it for maybe a week or two, as his brain is taking it all in and his short term memory puts it into long term memory.

There is no person that likes pain and he doesn't like pain. If you are consistent (and get everyone in the house to do just what you are doing) you can teach him that he is causes pain, like the pain he gets when he falls etc. and he'll stop.

Good Luck, I did it this both of mine (2 and 4 years old) and it worked wonders. (I read it in some book somewhere)

Also make sure you reward him and show some positive attention when he is doing something good like helping you pick up toys.

Hi C., I would put him/her in time out the minute it happens. Keep it up, be consistent and while holding his hand and taking him there tell him/her you are going to time out for biting and/or hiting and then tell him for hitting who. Tell him/her in a stern low tone voice why he going there. In my opinion it shouldn't be for 1 minute it should be at least 2 or 3. 11 month old toddlers can move fast in 1 minute. This is just my opinion though. Goodluck W.

I have had this problem at about that age with each of my kids. I think very sternly saying "No, you are hurting people" and taking them away from the situation (either to her bed, to her room, or just away from the group if you are away from home) works really well. Too much of a reaction (hollering "OW!") will make them keep doing it just to get a reaction out of you. But she won't like the transfer to not having any fun if you just take her away from it.

I had this problem once with my three year old, and at that age, talking worked better than anything.

Good luck!