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Break the Nail-Biting Habit
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A compelling reward provides positive reinforcement. Find something she really wants and set up a rewards program to get her to her goal while breaking the bad habit. Also use praise to point out how proud you are of her efforts. When your child goes to bite her nails, redirect her to do something else with her hands. Suggest she wiggle her fingers. Find a distraction that works and use it. When all else fails, resort to special polishes that act as a deterrent for nail biters. These usually have a bitter taste and dissuade the child from nail biting. Remember, it's important to get to the root of the problem. Talk to your child and find out if something is stressing him out or making him feel insecure. Then work to eliminate the issue. Nail biting might just be a symptom of a bigger problem.
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