Resistance to potty or toilet training is a problem that most parents encounter in their child’s development. Here are a few tips and pointers to help take the stress out of potty training your toddler.
1. Be sure the child is ready start using the potty. It’s always a good idea to begin as early as possible but be aware that while some children will be ready at around 18 months, your child may not be ready for another year or so.
2. Be sure you’re up for the challenge. Although this can, (and should), be a joyous and memorable time, most children will, at one time or another, reject the concept and present an opportunity for you, as a parent to demonstrate your love and patience.
3. Understand that changes will affect your child. When you take a new job, are expecting another baby, move to a new house, or anything that changes the child’s routine can result in confusion for the child and present new problems.
4. Boys are different than girls. Obviously, you might say, but you must remember that the methods for training boys and girls have some major differences. Probably most important is being sure that girls learn from the very start to wipe from front to back. Boys should learn good manners like taking aim and keeping the toilet seat down.
5. Accidents happen. Again I apologize for the obviousness but we sometimes forget that this is all new to the child and they are bound to break routine at times. Be patient and never scold the child. Correct them in a kind but firm voice and be encouraging and supportive.
Debbie Montana is an accomplished author, researcher and mother of three. Her articles and commentaries are viewed globally every day.
I got this weird bug where all of my toddlers lok like adults. I dont know how to fix it.