By now you may be wondering if biting will become a way of life for children in your child’s group at childcare or preschool teacher. It may seem to you that every time you turn around children are entering another biting phase!

Parents often repeat the plea to share when children are playing together. The intent of the request is for children to be able to get along together. It requires that they wait, delay their own gratification, and give a treasured item to another child.

Every toddler experiences their own stages of development with manners, rule-following, and meeting the expectations of their parents. During this stage of parenting, you’ll find that your older toddler is demanding to be more independent and slowly learning that the world doesn’t revolve around them.