how do I get my 4 year old to stop biting his nails? his dad had the same bad habit as a kid. biting his nails, sweaters, chewing on straws. it's so fucken annoying. I've talked to him nicely, I've punished, even tho it doesn't seem right. he once said it was bc he was hungry when his sister was first born. I thought ok I probably have been neglecting him but he eats til he's full now and still does it. nobody yells at him to the point of scaring him or making him nervous. idk what else to do.
lol my husband and son always bite their nails ... it's a habit .. he got it from his dad
Tell him that your gonna put child on his fingers if he doesn't stop that's what they did to my lil brother and sister
lol I think that's a bit extreme. he can easily go wash his hands. I've been reading of non toxic nail Polish for kids
it gives them a bitter taste @savvylynn1
He may have anxiety. He should probably be examined by a therapist.