20. The surprising reasons kids bite and what you can do about it

20. The surprising reasons kids bite and what you can do about it

From Connected and Capable by Alisha Grogan

May 18, 2026 · 27 min

About this episode

This episode explores the surprising reasons behind children's biting behavior and offers strategies for parents to address it effectively.

Biting can feel shocking, frustrating, and honestly… a little scary especially if it seems to come out of nowhere. Whether your child is biting others, biting themselves, or it’s happening in those intense, dysregulated moments, it’s important to know what's actually what’s going on. In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s really behind biting, and why it’s often not about hurting someone at all. We’re going to look at the 4 underlying drivers that are easy to miss, especially when it feels random or happens so fast you don’t see it coming. I’ll also walk you through3 foundational strategies you can start using right away to help decrease biting and support your child in a safer, more effective way. And if you’ve ever felt unsure how to respond in the moment, or like nothing you’ve tried is working consistently this episode is for you! Want to go deeper on helping your kid with aggression? A new deep dive workshop is happening this week: How to Decrease Aggressive Behaviors, sign up here: https://yourkidstable.com/aggressive-behaviors/ Key Timestamps: 03:09 What causes biting 11:30 Sensory and calming reasons 16:38 Dysregulation and survival mode 18:40 Helping your child…

People in this episode

Host: Alisha Grogan

Topics covered

  • child behavior
  • biting
  • parenting strategies
  • emotional regulation
  • aggression

Keywords

  • biting
  • child behavior
  • parenting
  • emotional regulation
  • aggression
  • support strategies

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