Before they have the words
Biting often shows up when language is still late to the party. Keep everyone safe, stay calm, and give the sentence: “Teeth are for food.” No yelling. No shame. No spanking. Ever.
If a pattern appears, you and the provider make a plan. The child is not “bad.” The child is overwhelmed and needs a smaller moment.
What they should never do
They should never punish a bathroom accident. They should never use a chair of shame. A short reset beside an adult is enough. Kindness is a house rule, including for the adults.
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