Biting is one of the most challenging behaviors faced in early childhood settings with infants and toddlers, especially when it happens frequently or escalates in intensity. This engaging and practical online training will help early care and education professionals understand why infants and toddlers bite, the developmental stages behind the behavior, and how to effectively prevent and respond when it occurs. Participants will learn proactive strategies to support emotional regulation, promote communication skills, and reduce biting incidents—while maintaining a nurturing and safe environment for all children. 

1.3 Encourages children's development of social and emotional skills
1.3 a. Understands and accepts children’s age-appropriate emotional responses (i.e., crying, tantrums)
1.3  b. Considers temperament and individual differences when interacting with children and planning experiences
1.3 i. Recognizes when children show self-discipline and self-control
1.4 Helps children achieve self-regulation and develop coping skills
1.4 a. Responds promptly to child’s immediate signals and needs
1.4 e. Creates an environment and provides strategies that help children:

• Manage strong emotions and calm themselves
• Focus their attention to remain actively engaged with activities and materials
• Read the signals of the environment to learn how to respond appropriately
• Cope with fear, anger, and frustration
• Use language to share their needs
• Consider the needs of others
• Use problem-solving and conflict resolution strategies

1.4 f. Provides appropriate guidance to assist children in understanding the results of their actions
1.4 g. Recognizes that a child’s ability to exercise self-regulation and control over his/her body functions, emotions, and behavior emerges over time as a developmental process
1.4 j. Investigates and provides for children’s sensory preferences
4.3 Works to effectively promote social and emotional development and prevent challenging behaviors
4.3 f. Models positive social interactions, such as friendship skills, empathy, and respect
4.3 h. Provides children with time, space, trust, support, and guidance to assist them in finding their own solutions to social problems
4.3 j. Teaches children effective and socially appropriate ways to meet their wants and needs
4.3 k. Knows when to intervene to stop behavior that affecs safety and/or ability to learn (i.e., bullying, rejecting others)4.3 r. Considers developmental delays, health/medical issues, family circumstances, or whether a child is trying to establish a sense of belonging by exhibiting challenging behavior and chooses a response or solution that matches that need

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