Many children have the habit of biting their nails. Maybe yours does too. What are the possible consequences? Why do they do it? And how can you get them to stop? Tension and stress are often the ...
If your child is a frequent nail-biter, it’s easy to jump to the conclusion that something may be amiss emotionally, or they’re the only kid with this annoying habit. But neither is (necessarily) true ...
Biting is a normal part of development in young children. “The daycare director called and said my kid is a biter. They are implementing a behavior plan and say he might get kicked out.” It’s a common ...
Babies bite. Toddlers throw tantrums. Kids play rough. Siblings might swat at each other while fighting over toys or the last popsicle. It's not uncommon for children — especially younger ones who ...
It is a common parental experience. One moment, your child is playing quietly, and the next, there’s a sharp cry, a set of ...
Toddlers bite to relieve teething pain, out of frustration or sometimes just for amusement. Here's how to nip this habit in the bud.
Many people have bad habits. These may include arriving places late, unhealthy eating or cramming for a school exam or work project at the last minute. Though frustrating, such habits are often ...
"Ouch Charlie, that really hurt!" The 2007 viral "Charlie Bit My Finger" video seemed to reach every corner of the internet after it was first uploaded – becoming a meme, merch and, eventually, an NFT ...
The world of motherhood can be difficult when you are trying to teach your toddler the rights and wrongs of playing with other children. In this case, mother Matilda Norton took to TikTok video asking ...
Eighteen-month-old Sophie is digging happily in the sandbox next to her friend Kate. Kate suddenly takes Sophie's shovel. Sophie bites her arm. Biting is a particularly hard behavior for parents to ...
My 8-year-old son, “Calvin,” has gotten himself into trouble a couple times lately, not for starting fights, but for reacting to them. About a month ago, he was playing with his BFF Susie (a girl his ...