Q: What can be done to stop a 19-year-old from biting his fingernails? This has been an ongoing habit from early childhood. He’s obviously damaging his fingers and maybe even his teeth.
Parenting Advice with John Rosemond - There is no single cause, or cure, for nail-biting
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