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Raising kids has it’s joys but there is always some bad with everything good. And biting is one of those child development issues that most Joliet, IL parents would rather not have to deal with but often don’t have a choice.
Yes, around one and three years of age, a toddler will frequently begin to bite others. And believe it or not, this really is a normal phase of toddler development.
The most frequent cause of this behavior is that there are only so many ways a toddler can communicate with those around him. However, not all children bite. Some grab, shove, pinch or punch. That can be just as bad!
Another reason that toddlers bite is that they feel frustrated because their motor and communication skills are so limited at this time.
It can seem funny for a young toddler to see his mommy suddenly bolt upright or for one of her playmates to begin crying. Another possible cause of biting behavior is related to teething; if they can put a teething ring in their mouth, why not someone’s ear? The problem could even be as simple as being hungry.
How do you teach your child not to bite?
It has to be completely understood that biting is bad behavior and can hurt others. Joliet child development experts recommend that you help them to understand that other kids feel pain when your little one bites them. Be sure to let your toddler know that biting is not allowed, that it’s wrong, and that it makes you unhappy.
If you think that your little one is biting out of frustration, help your toddler find another way to communicate that they’re having a hard time. Although it seems a gargantuan effort for your toddler to communicate with words, this is a great time to start teaching them the right words for a situation.
For instance…
“You have to let daddy know that you need something, but not by biting.”
Or “Show mommy what you need, but don’t bite. You’ll hurt her if you bite, and I know you would never want to hurt mommy.”
This may bring a cloak of shame of what they are about to do and they may think their actions over again before actually biting.
As parents, you shouldn’t let biting become a big issue. This is the case for any behavior that you don’t want to become a habit. Let your toddler know, firmly yet gently, that biting is not permitted, that it’s wrong and that it hurts everyone, grownup or child.
Only in extreme cases should you seek out professional help for a toddler with a biting problem but do seek an expert in child development if the problem does persist.
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