Nail-biting–You’ll notice it in the car seat line, during story time, and at soccer. Tiny fingers drift to tiny teeth. Maybe they chew until the nails are ragged. Maybe they pick at the side-skin ...

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 ...

Biting can take place for a variety of reasons, including teething, frustration, or a desire for control or attention. Finding the reason behind your kid's biting behavior is key. Parents and families ...

Parents can feel desperate when their little ones bite, taking it as a sign of a badly behaved child or left scrambling if their kid gets kicked out of a child care for recurrent biting. But it’s ...