Friends Are Not for Biting

Teeth are powerful, amazing tools for chewing and eating . . . but teeth are not for biting our friends and family!

"A gentle parenting guide for curbing chewy childhood behavior." - Kirkus Reviews

Selected for the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Liam loves pretending to be a lion. He roars. He pounces. He plays! But when he feels frustrated, overwhelmed, tired, or too excited, his body tells him it's time to bite!
Written by Preschool Therapist, Ryan Allen, this incredible, funny, helpful book, will guide children to recognize the signs that they are about to bite, and teaches great techniques and positive alternatives to stay safe and have fun. There are many reasons why kids bite, from boredom to excitement, painful teething to cranky frustration, this is a common experience for many toddlers. But with a Gentle Parenting approach, there are equally many ways to identify, soothe, and change behaviors.
Gentle Parenting Guide Series
Common situations and descriptive illustrations guide kids to choose positive behaviors instead of harmful ones. All books in this useful series include helpful tips and an introduction to the basic principles of Gentle Parenting, all written by licensed Preschool Therapist, Ryan Allen.