Health Tip: Addressing Your Child’s Biting Habit

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From wanting attention to communicating their feelings, children bite for a variety of reasons, says the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

When addressing your child’s biting habit, the association suggests:

• Watch your child to learn where, when and in what situations biting occurs.
• Pay attention to signals. Step in if your child seems ready to bite.
• Suggest appropriate ways to express strong feelings.
• Teach your child words for setting limits, such as “no,” “stop,” or “that’s mine.”

Source: HealthDay

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