Potty Training And Resistance – How To Deal With It

mom — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 05:44:46 +0000

Potty training is one of the most dreaded but important challenge that a child has to face in his or her young life. It comes at a time when the child is learning to be more independent. The child may resist potty training altogether, and eventually the potty training process becomes a big hassle for the parents. In this article, I would like to share with you some insight on potty training and resistance that may come with it so that you and your toddler will have a more pleasant experience.

Always be sure that your child is ready for potty training. Never try to force the issue if your child is not ready physically and emotionally. Refusing to potty train can be simply frustrating.

You can start the training process simply by getting your child familiar with going to the potty. Having your child sit on the potty even though there is no bowel movement or urination helps greatly to ease the child into it. Interactive potty training books and videos are also great ways of introducing toilet training to your child. Make sure the conversation is at his or her level and answer your child’s questions if there are any.

Another way to deal with the issue on potty training and resistance is to take your child for shopping. Rewarding your child is possibly one of the most effective ways in making your child less resistant. Motivation is the key to successful potty training. Have him or her pick out something special to them. Purchase this item with your child and remind your child that he or she will only get it if goals are met such as, for staying clean for a whole day and for successfully using the potty.

If your child is hesitant about even sitting on the potty, do not push him or her. You may consider using a potty training chart. Training charts and stickers are great motivational tools that keep your toddler interested. Start by putting stickers on the chart for sitting on the potty. After a while, only give stickers when your child uses the potty when necessary. Finally, offer a small toy as a reward for 3 accident free days or when they complete the chart. Do not punish your child for accidents.

Always keep in mind that each time your child wet his or her pants, your child is doing his or her best to get the hang of toilet training. Be patient and try to understand your child so that he or she does not continue to feel resistance towards potty training which can eventually lead to regression. You would not want the whole potty training experience to turn into a nightmare.

There are many ways and tools available to make the experience fun and interesting. Find out which system work best for you and your toddler so that you can easily overcome potty training and resistance. Remember to reward and encourage your child so that he or she will become less resistant. Stay cool and positive, and have fun with your child during this trying process.
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Is Your Toddler Ready For Potty Training?

mom — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 12:54:04 +0000

Most of the time, children show signs of potty training readiness as toddlers, usually between 18 months and 3 years of age. This can be a stressful time for you and your toddler. If you start too soon, you’ll frustrate yourself and your toddler. Wait too late and you may face resistance from your toddler. Here are three signs to watch for to help you determine if it is time to potty train your toddler. Your toddler staying dry for longer periods of time, your toddler shows an awareness of using the diaper (such as going to a corner for privacy), and your toddler is asking to have his or her diaper changed.

If your toddler is exhibiting these signs, I will say it’s time to start. Especially if they are staying dry overnight, or if you’ve noticed the diaper is not as wet as it used to be in the morning. In the mornings when your toddler wakes up, see if you can get him or her to sit on the potty, even if they don’t have to go at first. Don’t make it a requirement; if they fight it, it’s okay to let it go. But ask everyday and they will eventually have a seat. Once they do this, let them sit for a couple of minutes to see if anything happens. Once your toddler actually uses the potty, you will see an increase in this type of behavior.

Another thing to try is to have your toddler sit on the potty during diaper changes and before or after a bath. Also, try again right before bedtime. Having them sit on the potty during diaper changes enforces the knowledge that this is where they should go, rather than the diaper. Offer gentle encouragement and remember to not scold if nothing happens. They will use it when they are ready.

There are a couple of things to avoid when potty training. Do not try to start during a stressful time or period of change in the family. For example, if there is a new baby or the family has just moved to a new home. Avoid pushing your child too fast and punishing mistakes. Let the pace of your toddler guide you.
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