Help! I am really worried about my 5 y/o DD. She has taken to biting herself on the forearm, enough to show teeth marks, and then showing them to me and saying she is 'punishing herself'.
She is a really bright bubbly girl, with a twin brother who shows no inclination to this behaviour, she gets on great at school, loves homework and is really chaty with people.
I am really worrried, but try not to over react when she does this - just stop what I am doing, kiss and cuddle, say that I don't like her doing this to herself. We are moving house/country at the moment and are being a bit nomadic for a couple of months, but I am with them all day and so that should give her security.
Is this about attention? Has anyone else had this? Is she going to give this up - how can I help her? reassure me someone!