Eventually all young children begin biting, hitting, and kicking. This is a normal phase. To help your young child outgrow these behaviors try to teach them appropriate ways to verbalize how they feel instead of getting physical. Praise children when they use words instead of hitting and biting. When your child does get physical stop the behavior immediately. Comfort the victim. Re-state the no hitting rule and suggest alternative ways to behave. Avoid reacting by humiliating or yelling at your child. Remember that your child is still learning appropriate ways to behave.
