Biting is a part of growing up as either your child is a biter, your child gets bit or watches in horror as a peer suffers through the bite. Parents and caregivers should be prepared to handle these situations.
Initially, you’ll want to give your child the attention and allow the biter to wait for your reaction to him. This is opposite of what you may feel you should do, but by giving all of your initial attention to the bitee, you’ll be showing the biter that this negative behavior does not give you attention.
Toddlers love to play with their parents. They enjoy your attention and benefit from the interaction. You can use these times when you are with your toddler to start the seeds of independence and doing chores around the house. Here are a few tips on how:
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