What to Do When You Feel Like Biting

“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!

Cara Damiano Goodwin, PhD, is a psychologist and a mother of three. She has spent years researching child psychology and neuroscience, as well as providing therapy for children of all ages.