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[quote=Anonymous]For context, I have a 20 month old who has a similar personality to B and she’s often in a playgroup of very docile, calm, sweet kids. I’ve been mortified as she hits and occasionally bites when toys have to be shared.

This peaked around 17 months and has markedly improved since then. We are very consistent with her and physically remove her, say no bite or no hit very firmly, and we got the teeth are not for biting book. That seemed to make a big impact. Biting was eradicated very quickly.

She started outgrowing the behavior before I had to buy the hands are not for hitting book because she became very verbal and was able to start asking for things in full sentences like ‘I want to hold that’ or ‘I want to have that’ or ‘I want you to share’. I suspect that their personalities ARE innate and there’s going to be a strong proclivity towards outspoken behavior for both your B and my daughter, but this stuff will at least buy you time and help you feel proactive during the violent phase if nothing else. I think it’s a normal developmental phase and will pass.

I know how upsetting it’s been for me when my daughter acts this way, so I know it must be really tough for you as your own children are both the aggressor and the recipient. This too shall pass. [/quote]

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