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Nail biting isn't a good mannerism a child to have. Unfortunately, my child has that kind. She is an active little girl but has a habit of biting her nails causing it to look uglier. I always tap her fingers everytime i see her fingers resting on her mouth. I ask her what's her problem why she has to do that thing and she says nothing.I found out that nail biting is one of the symptoms of tense feelings. A child is unaware that she started biting her fingertips everytime she feels discomfort especially when nervous. I tried to keep her relaxed by just boosting her up and I believe that a mother's touch can ease the troubled feelings a child has in a particular situation. Apparently, she will put down her fingers but after 5 minutes she will do it again. I don't want to reprimand my child that's why i always remind her of her bad habit.Im afraid if she will continue nailbiting she will be toyed by her classmates. I am looking for best tips to stop it.Some says hypnotizing will do but do i always have to hypnotize my child? Can you give some suggestions?