Biting 101

What a rough past two days at school... Lawson has become our little "Bragg Biting Boy". However, as cute as the "triple B" name sounds, we are sad and think it is far from cute. We are struggling with this new behavior and the correct way to handle it. After internet research, the advice from family and friends, our own thoughts, combined with the suggestions from his teachers, I believe we have at least come up with a plan.

I hand-delivered the typed document entitled, "Dealing with Lawson's biting" plan this morning, which included our wishes for helping get our 11 month old's behavior under control (as much as possible). With little chuckles from his teacher regarding the "plan" (at this point the tendencies of Lawson's OCD parents are definitely showing through), along with her encouragement and reassurance, I am hopeful we are headed in the right direction.The plan includes firmly telling him "no", removing him from the situation, and setting him in a corner or designated time-out area consistently, EVERY time he bites. : ( This is tough, but tough love, right? Right.

So, the main objective is to raise independent, kind, responsible, respectful, and on and on, well-behaved children and that is our mission. We will excecute this mission to prevent biting, along with the many other challenges to come, with the continuation of love, patience, gentleness, and understanding.Signing off with a prayer for the success of our plan.

Bless his beautiful pearly whites (as they are shining in the posted picture) and the hearts of all of his friends at school, in addition to all who are taking care of him! We love you, Lawson, and your pretty little teeth, too! :)