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No Biting: Policy and Practice for Toddler Programs Second Edition
Author(s): Child Care Solutions (Creator)
- Publisher: Redleaf Press
- Publication Date: 1 April 2008
- Edition: Second
- Language: English
- Print length: 120 pages
- ISBN-10: 9781933653563
- ISBN-13: 9781933653563
Book Description
Biting is an issue that is more than skin-deep; it is a concern that has developmental, emotional, or environmental origins. An “unfortunately not unexpected” occurrence that happens among toddlerkind, biting is more than a physical act; it is a serious, complicated issue that brings much frustration to the biter, the bitee, parents, and early childhood professionals alike.
This updated edition of
No Biting takes an indepth look at the developmental, emotional, and practical perspectives of biting. You will find technique―building advice for approaching biting in ways that work effectively for toddlers, parents, and teachers alike. Also included is information on how to develop biting policies, how to work with parents and staff, and recommended articles for parents to learn more about the issue.Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Gretchen Kinnell is the assistant director of the Child Care Council of Onondaga County (Syracuse), New York, and has presented workshops on biting throughout the Syracuse region. She has also been a special education and preschool teacher.
