Why does he bite another child?

Children bite in order to cope with a challenge or fulfill a need.  For example, he may be biting to express a strong feeling (like frustration), to communicate a need for personal space (maybe another child is standing too close) or to satisfy a need for oral stimulation (maybe he is teething or even hungry). …

Why does she pull another child’s hair?

Remember, she has not yet developed empathy or an understanding of her own strength.  She does not know that it might hurt.  She is still developing an awareness of her own body, making it especially difficult to be aware of others’ bodies.  Also, keep in mind that many young children don’t have much or any…

Why does he grab a toy from another child?

Infants and toddlers are exploring the world and learning how things work.  A child who grabs a toy might not know how that toy works until he sees another child using it.  A toy or object may not seem interesting until he sees how it can be used.  Infants and toddlers want what they want…