Why do children bite and what can we do?
It is not uncommon for toddlers to bite, but it can be difficult to stay calm and know how to respond. This fact sheet give information about why toddlers bite and how to respond appropriately when biting occurs.
Biting is a typical behavior for many toddlers. Some reasons for biting include: teething, frustration with communication because language is still developing, and anger. When responding to a child who is biting, it is important to acknowledge their feelings and possible reasons for biting and model words that they could use to appropriately express their feelings rather than biting.