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Bedwetting: What Can You Do About It?

My son and his best friend have been bugging us for months, their moms, to arrange a sleep over. The boys are keen, the moms aren’t. “Why not, mom?”, asked the two 6-year olds. “Because you guys are not yet ready for a sleep over.” The thing is, my son is ready but his friend [...]

Potty Training Praise and Encouragement – How much?

by Elizabeth Pantley author of The No-Cry Potty Training Solution
When your child is learning to use the potty should you give lots of applause and praise, or simple, matter-of-fact acceptance? Which is the right response for potty-training success? If you research this seemingly simple question you’ll get adamant advice on both ends of the [...]

When Not To Begin Potty Training

by Danna Henderson
Potty training can be a stressful experience for you and your child. It’s best to start potty training when your child has an established daily routine and is not dealing with any additional stress. Potty training should be the only major change in your child’s life.
If your child is showing signs of potty [...]

Toilet Terrors and Other Potty Training Fears

by Danna Henderson
Potty training fears, often called toilet terrors, are common among toddlers and small children. Look at things from your child’s perspective. He is giving up the security of a diaper for a big, cold thing with a giant hole that might swallow him. Up until this point, your child has been able to [...]

Prepare Your Child For Potty Training

by Danna Henderson
When your child shows most of the signs of potty training readiness, you can start introducing him to the idea.
Potty Training Books, Videos, & DVDs
Potty training books, videos, and DVDs provide a great opportunity to introduce the potty to your child. Read a book as a bedtime story or watch a video together. [...]

Potty Training Techniques That Don’t Work

by Danna Henderson
Your attitude and actions have a huge impact on your child’s potty training success. The following potty training techniques don’t work and should never be done:

Punishing your child for accidents
Making your child wear soiled diapers or underwear
Making your child sit on the potty for more than 5 to 10 minutes at a time
Making [...]

Potty Training Secrets: How To Make It Successful and Fun

By Tamara Kauppinen
Diapers costing you a fortune? It may be time to tackle one of the most important challenges in your young child’s life… the dreaded potty training experience.
One of the most common questions that I am asked is in regards to subject. Many parents will ask me something like this:
“Do you have any tips [...]

Potty Training Facts

By David Chandler
Potty training, toilet training, toilet teaching or toilet learning are names frequently used to describe how kids learn to use the bathroom independently.
Children who are potty training or ready to potty train will:
Walk to the potty and undress
Consistently keep underwear clean and dry during the day and/or night
Recognise the need to go to [...]

Potty Training Battle of the Wills

by Danna Henderson
Some children practically potty train themselves, while others struggle and resist against the potty. Potty training should never turn into the battle of the wills. If it does, both you and your child will loose. When dealing with strong-willed child, it’s best to turn potty training into a game. Use the following suggestions [...]

Potty Training At Daycare and Preschool

by Danna Henderson
With 61% of children between the ages of birth and 6 years in daycare, it’s important that parents work closely with their child’s care professional while potty training. When you child is ready for potty training, the right potty training guidance and supplies can make all the difference.
Be Sure Your Child Is Ready [...]

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