Is It Just Nail Biting—or a Sensory Regulation Strategy? If your kid’s fingers look like they’ve been at war with their teeth—this one’s for you. Nail biting isn’t always a “bad habit.” For many neurodivergent kids, it’s how their brain calms chaos, dials in focus, or regulates tension. Before you say “Stop that!”—ask: 🧠 What’s their nervous system trying to solve? Instead of punishment, think replacement. ✔️ Chew tools ✔️ Fidget options ✔️ Sensory strategies that make sense to their brain Beca

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