The habit of biting nails is often a consequence of the mental state of the child in the presence of stress or other unpleasant situations for him. If parents do not notice and stop this in time, the habit of biting nails can accompany the child throughout his life. As in any educational process, the method of weaning from biting nails requires patience and consistency, as well as parental control over the child's behavior during the day.
Instructions
Step 1
More often than not, nail biting and stressful situations go hand in hand. The child unconsciously puts his hands in his mouth to calm down and get rid of anxiety. The task of parents is to observe situations that cause anxiety in the baby, as well as those moments when he begins to bite his nails. A child may bite their nails when they are angry because they are unable to cope with their negative emotions on their own. Many children do this when they feel fear and anxiety. The task of parents, when identifying a child's habit of dragging his hands into his mouth, is in no case to scold him for these actions. Your negative reaction can scare the baby, and he will hide from you, withdrawing into himself.
Step 2
Approach the child, sitting him in front of you, and try to explain to him in a calm tone that biting your nails is bad and ugly. The fact that he can get sick, since under the nails there are many dangerous bacteria. And also explain to the kid that if something bothers him, he can easily come up to you and tell you any problem, you will always be happy to help him figure it out.
Never hit a child on the hands, much less punish him for biting his nails. The best way to wean him from this bad habit would be a role-playing game in which fairy-tale characters always washed their hands with soap and water before eating and never bite their nails. Design a cognitive game in which the child will take part, thereby instilling in him everyday norms of behavior. Distract your child with fun activities, leaving little time for stress and bad moods.
Step 3
From an early age, teach your child to take care of their nails, wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet, cut your child's nails short and explain to him why you are doing this. Always tell your baby how pleased you are when he obeys you. If the little man feels your warmth and concern, he will never go against what can upset his parents.
