Why Do Kids Bite Themselves?
“Why do kids bite themselves? My nanny told me about my two toddlers biting themselves. I don’t understand why it would happen.”
This is not an uncommon behaviour. Toddlers do not have the verbal ability to explain what they are feeling, or what they want. Sometimes the only way to express it is by biting themselves, or biting or hitting others.
This behaviour usually disappears when they learn to speak and are able to say what is happening to them. At the same time, with age, they become better able to regulate their emotions and don’t need to bite themselves. The best thing to do when they bite themselves is to gently distract them.
If the biting continues after the toddler years, it is worth discussing it with your paediatrician.
You may also find these articles useful:
Fostering Emotional Intelligence in Children: A Guide for Parents
How to Encourage my Toddler’s Speech Development
I hope this information helps. I wish you all the very best.
Love,
Ana
Qué fantástico artículo y que buenos consejos. Ha sido de una gran ayuda. Un abrazo muy fuerte
Maravilloso artículo sobre la serie Adolescentes y consejos de gran ayuda en una etapa tan complicada de nuestros hijos , tan desprotegidos frente a las nuevas tecnologías.Es una ayuda tremenda para nosotros. Muchas gracias
I'd imagine this is quite deteremental for a childs development in the long run as nothing stays the same forever, and we shouldn't really be making these categorisations, especially towards our children.
Just live life, sometimes you'll have to be the parent that's the shoulder to cry on. The week after you may have to raise your voice a little when everyone is in a rush and you're trying to get your children's shoes on.
Just balance it all out, don't be too self critical and pick up on what your child wants and needs.
Again, great writeup!
Thank you so much for your comment. I totally get what you mean. It is always difficult to have kids living with you, wanting to support them and their parents but at the same time not wanting to step in anyone's toes. If there's anything we can do to support you and your family, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
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sO great to have you here! Totally agree that Zara is great! What other topics would you like us to discuss?
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