I've never been in that situation, but if she's biting when excited maybe you could talk about other things you do when your excited? Maybe a silly dance/clap hands/cheer? And then next time something good happens make a big deal out of doing the silly dance together? If she bites maybe just calmly ask what we do instead of biting, because biting hurts and isn't respectful. I think your doing a great job in a tough situation!
My son went through this phase around the same time. It was only when he was giggly/excited that he would ever bite (usually me!). But it is just a phase, he is now 23 months old and no longer bites. I didn't really do anything different than what you are doing too...I didn't agree with biting back, and I couldnt' get angry at him since he was only 'playing'. I just firmly told him "no biting", and walked away. She will stop eventually
Don't worry it's pretty normal I think. I teach 5 year olds and they often bite even at that age when they are excited as a way of expressing themselves. Even at that older age they don't have the cognitive ability to understand how to express excitement or anger. You could try to divert the excitement with a clap like the previous comment said - but she will grow out of it eventually Make sure she knows she doesn't get attention for bad behaviour - only good behaviour... It's a hard one though. Good luck to you!
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