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Sep 2022
11m 35s

Why Toddlers Bite and How To Stop Them

Dr. Cathryn
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Parenting is tough. But parenting a little biter is even more challenging.  In today’s episode, we’ll look at how to find the right response to biting so your child learns more effective ways of managing big feelings. But hear me out… biting doesn’t mean your child is bad or spoiled. And no, you’re not a bad parent! INSTAGRAM Follow Dr Cathryn on Instagram: ... Show More
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