My 5 year old has been nail biting for a while but in the last month or so has also started biting the skin around her nails. They are red and look raw, and she makes them bleed often.
I've tried a couple of brands of the bitter nail polish, but that doesn't stop her. I've also recently tried a chew necklace, which worked for a day or two before the novelty wore off.
I think my next step will be a reward chart, perhaps a reward per finger or per hand?
Has anyone else dealt with this? Have you been able to help your child break the habit?