Why do children bite their nails?
Children acquire habits such as nail biting and thumb sucking for a variety of reasons such as boredom, curiosity, stress, or because they are copying a sibling or friend.
It is best to intervene when these habits arise as they are harder to break the longer they persist. Care for Kids explains why your child may have developed this habit, as well as practical ways you can help them break it. One of the main points emphasised is not to punish them for it.
Read the steps you can take to reduce bad habits in children on Care for Kids.
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