What to Do When You Feel Like Biting - (Big Feelings Books for Toddlers) by Cara Goodwin (Board Book)

About the Book

"Toddlers are still learning how to speak, socialize, and understand their emotions-and sometimes they get angry or frustrated and react by biting. What to Do When You Feel Like Biting helps toddlers understand why biting is not okay, and shows them how to react to their feelings with actions that are empathetic, safe, and kind instead!"--

Book Synopsis

Teach toddlers safe ways to express big feelings and stop their impulse to bite, from leading parenting expert and child psychologist Cara Goodwin, PhD

Toddlers are still learning how to speak, socialize, and understand their emotions--and sometimes they get angry or frustrated and react by biting. What to Do When You Feel Like Biting helps toddlers understand why biting is not okay, and shows them how to react to their feelings with actions that are empathetic, safe, and kind!

This colorful board book offers:

Alternatives to biting--Kids will learn how to overcome the urge to bite others by trying alternative actions like biting a snack or toy, making a funny face, or blowing out a big breath!

Age-appropriate explanations--The language in this book is kid-friendly and positive, encouraging toddlers to understand and communicate their feelings without hurting others.

Engaging illustrations--Adorable illustrations of other toddlers on sturdy board book pages help kids see these ideas in action!

Help toddlers navigate their emotions and treat others with kindness with What to Do When You Feel Like Biting.

Review Quotes

"A must-have for every toddler parent's toolkit! Dr. Goodwin's latest book helps young children learn the social/emotional skills necessary to stop biting in a supportive and developmentally appropriate way." -- Devon Kuntzman, PCC, Toddler Expert + ICF Certified Coach

"Dr. Goodwin is truly an expert when it comes to addressing tricky parenting situations with research-backed methods that actually work. This book offers practical, age-appropriate guidance for young children to address biting behaviors, and makes it easy for parents to reinforce emotion regulation skills at home--all with adorable illustrations kids will love. A must for parents of young kids!" -- Jacqueline Nesi, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown University, and author of the best-selling newsletter Techno Sapiens

"Dr Goodwin's book tackles the tough topic of biting with compassion, clarity, and evidence-based strategies. It is an empowering guide for kids, with age-appropriate alternate strategies to use in the moment, and for parents who want to respond calmly while teaching important social skills. A must-read for anyone navigating big feelings and big behaviors in little kids." -- Krupa Bhojani Playforth, MD and author of Eyes, Nose, Belly, Toes and Eyes, Knees, Boundaries, Please!

"Dr. Goodwin has done it again! Her latest book, What To Do When You Feel Like Biting, does a beautiful job of normalizing and validating toddlers' big emotions while also making it clear why biting isn't OK. Perhaps most importantly, it teaches young kids a variety of healthy coping skills to try out when they are feeling overwhelmed -- techniques they will be able to use throughout their lives." -- Melinda Wenner Moyer, science journalist and author of Hello, Cruel World!