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The following Biting Policy Example tailored for early childhood education and care (ECEC) services in Australia, drawing on best practice from ACECQA, Child Australia, and service-level procedures.

Over the past decade, many educators have observed a troubling trend: biting, pushing, and other aggressive behaviours among toddlers are increasingly normalized as developmental inevitabilities. While it’s true that young children often lack the verbal tools to express frustration or overwhelm, the sector’s growing tolerance for these behaviours—without deeper investigation or family collaboration—raises serious concerns about safety, equity, and emotional wellbeing.

Biting is a common behavior among toddlers, but it can be distressing for both parents and caregivers. The following article provides information on Understanding The Causes, Prevention Strategies including Gestures and Words To teach Toddlers and more. 

Biting is typical behaviour of infants and toddlers that we often notice. As the children grow up and gain self-control and self-regulation, gradually they stop biting. The following article provides information on Common Reasons For Biting, Responding To Biting, Strategies and more. 

Among the most contentious issues in early childhood, settings are biting, though it is widely acknowledged by early educators and behavioural experts to be a common feature of the toddler years. Here are some guidelines to help you and your service respond to incidents of biting.

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