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Ways to Prevent Your Preschooler from Developing a Habit of Biting
Every child is different from the other and hence, a variety of behavior patterns are observed in preschoolers. As children develop with age, there are certain habits that they carry along with them, most of which need repeated correction and reprimand. Of the many unnatural habits that children carry, preschooler biting is one that could cause harm to other children around.
Biting may be carried on in fun, but when it becomes habitual, is not good for the social development of a child. When children begin cutting teeth, the gums tend to get irritable and one of the best ways to help children cope with the irritability is to let them .
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Preschooler Biting Habits
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