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2 year old biting himself?

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surreygirl1987 · 09/09/2020 19:59

Hello. Would love some advice please. Tonight my son's nursery keyworker took me aside to tell me my son had been getting really angry and today he'd bitten himself then burst into tears. She seemed really concerned which if course has made me really concerned. She wants the manager to observe him and then maybe get something 'written up', My son is very nearly 2 and quite intense - lovely and cheerful but throws tantrums and i's hard work! He was swiping at other people but has learned to be gentle now. He does get frustrated when he can't do things. But I'm really concerned he's harming himself and very concerned about nursery's reaction. We have a new baby in the house plus he's only recently returned to nursery after lockdown and has been put in the toddler room now so he's got lots of changes going on in his little life. Is this all it is or should I be worried? Any advice? Thanks!

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Canyouseewhyichangedmynamw · 13/09/2020 01:27

they should be reassuring you that they are not only following protocol but that they are doing the best by your family/

I would suggest try to ignore the self biting (poor little fella!) he will soon learn its a very painful and unproductive way to get attention/reaction!

If he's biting his friends at nursery they need to man mark him for the time being to safe guard the other kiddies

In the meantime, try to stay consistent at home, lots of praise cuddles 1-1 attention but clear uncomplicated boundaries for behaviour. Try to watch for the signs of his temper building so you can nip it in the bud before it escalates with diversion and a shift in the mood.

Good luck!

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