Overview

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.

Author Biography

Lisa Poelle, MA, teaches at City University of New York’s School of Professional Studies and consults to parents, teachers, caregivers, and early childhood programs. She lives in New York City.