Lisa Poelle, MA, author of “The Biting Solution”, holds degrees in Early Childhood Education and Human Development. She works with local, national, and international clients as an early childhood consultant and parent educator, specializing in understanding developmental needs and managing the challenging behavior of young children. A popular presenter and keynote speaker, she provides professional development training to early childhood educators nationwide.
Biting is one of the most aggressive toddler behaviors that parents and childcare providers have to handle. Though the first bite can often com as a complete surprise—a normally mild-mannered child takes a chomp—the habit is a difficult one to break. This helpful guide provides parents and caregivers with recommendations for prevention, immediate intervention, and long-term solutions, and includes a puppet show script and a song that adults can use to help children learn to communicate without biting, hitting, or other inappropriate behavior.