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Densing, Nikki Lou U.

March 19, 2019

BEED-ECE 3 Ms. Kathleen Fookson

PSED 2

2. How will you handle children who have aggressive behavior?

As a future teacher, I should know how to properly handle children who have aggressive
behavior. I can follow this strategies recommended by Dr. Mudd, a pediatric psychologist.

 Stay calm. “When a child is expressing a lot of emotion, and the parents meet
that with more emotion, it can increase the child’s aggression,” she says. Instead,
try to model emotional regulation for your child.
 Don’t give in to tantrums or aggressive behavior. For example, if your child is
having a tantrum at the grocery store because she wants a particular cereal,
don’t give in and buy it. This is rewarding, and reinforces the inappropriate
behavior.
 Catch your child being good. Reward good behavior, even when your child isn’t
doing anything out of the ordinary. If dinnertime is problem-free, say, “I really like
how you acted at dinner.” Treats and prizes aren’t necessary. Recognition and
praise are powerful all on their own.
 Help kids learn to express themselves by naming emotions. For example, you
may say “I can tell you’re really angry right now.” This validates what your child is
feeling and encourages verbal, instead of physical, expression.
 Know your child’s patterns and identify triggers. Do tantrums happen every
morning before school? Work on structuring your morning routine. Break down
tasks into simple steps, and give time warnings, such as “We’re leaving in 10
minutes.” Set goals, such as making it to school on time four days out of five.
Then reward your child when he or she meets those goals.
 Find appropriate rewards. Don’t focus on financial or material goals. Instead, try
rewards like half an hour of special time with mom or dad, choosing what the
family eats for dinner, or selecting what the family watches for movie night.
If your child is struggling with self-control, incorporating these strategies into your
parenting should help you rein in those behaviors.

If the situation seems unmanageable, remember that you’re not the only
one struggling with your child’s behavior. Pediatric psychologists are adept at
helping children and families solve emotional and behavioral problems. Ask your
pediatrician for the names of mental health professionals in your area.
3. How will you handle children who are biting?

Biting is a typical behavior often seen in infants, toddlers, and 2-year olds. As children
mature, gain self-control, and develop problem-solving skills, they usually outgrow this behavior.
While not uncommon, biting can be an upsetting and potentially harmful behavior. It’s best to
discourage it from the very first episode.

There are a variety of things that families can do to prevent biting. It helps to

 Have age-appropriate expectations for your child’s behavior based on his or her current
skills and abilities.
 Make sure your child’s schedule, routines, and transitions are predictable and
consistent. At meal and bedtimes, try to do things in the same way and at the same
times. Young children thrive when they know what will happen next.
 Offer activities and materials that allow your child to relax and release tension. Some
children like yoga or deep breathing. Offer playdough, foam balls, bubbles, soft music,
and other stress-reducing items.
 Use positive guidance strategies to help your child develop self-control. For example,
offer gentle reminders, phrased in a way that tells them what behaviors are expected.
“Be sure to hang up your coat on the hook.” “You can each have a bucket to use in the
sandbox.” “Put a small dot of toothpaste on your brush. You won’t need much to get your
teeth clean.”
 Provide items to bite, such as teething rings or clean, wet, cold washcloths stored in the
refrigerator. This helps children learn what they can bite safely, without hurting anyone
else.

While every situation is different, here are some general guidelines for responding when a child
bites.

Infants

Infants learn about the world around them by exploring it with their hands, eyes, and
mouths. But infants often need help to learn what they should and shouldn’t bite.

If your infant takes an experimental bite on a mother’s breast or grandpa’s shoulder, stay
calm and use clear signals to communicate that it is not okay for one person to bite another. A
firm “no” or “no biting!” is an appropriate response.

Toddlers and Preschoolers

Toddlers have many strong emotions that they are just learning to manage. Toddlers
may bite to express anger or frustration or because they lack the language skills needed to
express their feelings.
Biting is less common in preschoolers than toddlers. When a preschooler bites, it may
be due to something at home or at their child care program that is causing the child to be upset,
frustrated, confused, or afraid. A preschooler may also bite to get attention or to act in self-
defense.

Follow the steps below with both toddlers and preschoolers:

1. If you see the biting incident, move quickly to the scene and get down to children’s level.
Respond to the child who did the biting. In a serious, firm tone make a strong statement: “No
biting. Biting hurts. I can’t let you hurt Josie or anyone else.” Next, offer a choice: “You can help
make Josie feel better, or you can sit quietly until I can talk with you.” Help the child follow
through on the choice if necessary.

2. Respond to the child who was hurt by offering comfort through words and actions: “I’m sorry
you are hurting. Let’s get some ice.” Perform first aid if necessary. The child who did the biting
can help comfort the bitten child—if both parties agree. Help the child who was hurt find
something to do.

3. Finally, talk to the child who did the biting. Maintain eye contact and speak in simple words
using a calm, firm tone of voice. Try to find out what happened that led to the incident. Restate
the rule, “Biting is not allowed.” Model the use of words that describe feelings: “Kim took your
ball. You felt angry. You bit Kim. I can’t let you hurt Kim. No biting.” Discuss how the child can
respond in similar situations in the future.

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