Discusses all the ways to cope with frustration, feeling sad and mad, and mouth pain, without biting.

Help Your Toddler Fight The Urge To Bite!

There are many reasons why a toddler might enter a biting phase. Sometimes kids bite when they’re hungry, tired, or full of big emotions they have trouble expressing. Little mouths feel sore when new teeth come in, resulting in teething. Teeth Are Not For Biting explores reasons why children might want to bite and healthy alternatives that are easy for kids to do!

• Explore Ways to Nip Biting in the Bud: With her trademark mix of empathy and encouragement, author Elizabeth Verdick suggests positive things children can do instead of biting: chew a chewy toy, drink a cold drink, get a hug, or talk to a grown-up.
• Simple Language for Little Learners: Using simple words and relatable illustrations, this children’s book helps toddlers understand when biting is okay and when it is not.
• Includes Helpful Tips for Parents & Caregivers: Tips are included in the back of the nearly indestructible book to help prevent biting.

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