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Our Experts: Bitten At Playgroup!
Even tiny toddlers can bully and be bullied - what can you do if your
child's a victim? Parenting expert and child psychologist Dr Pat Spungin,
CEO of Raisingkids.co.uk, advises.
Raisingkids
member's problem
My 2 year-old daughter is always being bitten at nursery. The culprit
is always the same girl, who is also 2 years old. Any advice on how best
to deal with this problem?
Dr Spungin's advice
I suggest you approach their teacher first. Is this child biting other
children, or is she singling out your daughter? Toddlers are not very
good at sharing and when disputes arise, this child may find that biting
helps her get her own way.
See if any other parents are concerned about it and (if so) approach the
teacher together in one go, although I would guess the teacher is aware
of the problem already. Don't tackle the biter's parents yourself. It's
much better to let the teacher deal with the situation and talk to the
little girl's parents herself.
Your daughter probably gives the biter a wide berth already so telling
her to stay away from her isn't necessary. The teachers and the little
girl's parents will find a solution together.
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