{"id":921,"date":"2020-07-28T20:26:14","date_gmt":"2020-07-28T10:26:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.centresupport.com.au\/victorianchildcarecentre\/2020\/07\/28\/how-do-i-stop-children-from-biting\/"},"modified":"2020-07-28T20:26:14","modified_gmt":"2020-07-28T10:26:14","slug":"how-do-i-stop-children-from-biting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centresupport.com.au\/victorianchildcarecentre\/2020\/07\/28\/how-do-i-stop-children-from-biting\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I stop children from biting?"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row el_class=&#8221;bg-section1&#8243;][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;red-ttl-post&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span lang=\"EN-AU\">Biting \u2013 how do I stop children from biting? <\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;922&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]For some toddlers, biting is a frequent form of aggression. For staff, biting outbursts can be highly stressful to deal with both at the children\u2019s level and a family member\u2019s level.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Biting as a tool of language<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;climb-steps&#8221;]<strong>Step 1<\/strong> Identify it and teach the new language that is missing<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong> Work with families &#8211; essential[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]It is most common for biting to occur in the toddler age range and may be associated with developmental issues such as limited speech and language development and skills, poor self control or a lack of understanding of the consequences.<\/p>\n<p>Establish any reasons such as delayed speech, overtiredness, hunger, impatience etc. Observe and discuss these concerns with family members to encourage a holistic approach. Perform preventative measures such as changing routines, removing the child from high risk situations and monitor food and sleep levels.<\/p>\n<p>Coaching children will empower them in dealing with conflict in a more positive manner. For example, teach the victims of biting to say \u201cStop\u201d and immediately seek the help of an adult. Praise and acknowledge successful social interactions.<\/p>\n<p>Reprimanding, removing and firmly asserting \u201cNo biting\u201d may be necessary.\u00a0 In the previous exercises we have practiced not saying NO. When we reduce the use of the word NO it will be effective when we need to use it &#8211; for example, <strong>\u201cNo Biting.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Consistency among educators in this process is particularly important. This may include educating adults on how to react appropriately to instances of biting.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>If the biting continues we need to shadow the child at all times.<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;923&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Biting as a cultural learnt behaviour<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;climb-steps&#8221;]<strong>Step 1<\/strong> Identify it and teach new ways to interact<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong> Work with families &#8211; essential[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]For example, a child comes from a Greek family where all Aunties \u2018eat the child\u2019 when they kiss them. It\u2019s not just a kiss on the cheek. The child doesn\u2019t understand fully, reproduces it and bites accidentally.<\/p>\n<p>Teach different ways to interact and show how their actions were meant for good but hurt.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;menu-ret-post&#8221;]<a href=\"\/karla-learning\/\"><i class=\"fa fa-arrow-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Return to Menu<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<br \/>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_row el_class=\"bg-section1\"][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text el_class=\"red-ttl-post\"] Biting \u2013 how do I stop children from biting? [\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=\"922\" img_size=\"full\"][vc_column_text]For some toddlers, biting is a frequent form of aggression. For staff, biting outbursts can be highly stressful to deal with both at the children\u2019s level and a family member\u2019s level. 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