Guys, I'm going to cry....again

[Inspired by Reggio]

I wonder if he is teething and his acting out is do to pain - the sucking on the soother might help to alleviate the pain?

I am not a lover of the soother either but if it works ... I do not let them WALK around with one but I have pinned them to teething children to 'sit and suck' when they feel the need.

[Nifer]

Oh I feel your pain. Exactly the reason I came on this evening. I also have cried today from the stress. I have no idea what to do with my son (2yo), I've tried everything as well.
He has gotten better since he started the biting, but still does it and only to the one younger dcb. I'm afraid this boys mother will finally say enough and take him out of my care. Which I would absolutely hate(and can understand her point of view) bc he is an awesome little guy, 17mths and his mother is one of my best parents. As well, as I am due w/baby #2 in 8 wks can't afford to lose him either.

[Lou]

(((hugs))) Nifer!!!

[Cocoon]

I didn't read the whole responses, maybe someone already suggested but here is one from me. Can you try to ignore the bad behaviour? When he bites other kids just go and give hugs and kisses to the victims. He will soon get the message and will realise him biting gives other kids hugs and kisses not to him. It worked well with my previous charges.

Good luck though