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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 [...]

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 [...]

Five Ready Signs to Start Potty Training

By Janice Caller
Starting new things for your child sometime difficult, but you still have to do it. Potty training is one phase that your child has to go through. So, find out when is your child ready for potty training. Here are those five ready signs:
1. Takes Off Own Clothes
Let’s face it. The first step [...]

Baby and Toddler - Potty Training Tips

By Michael Russell
Teaching your child to use the potty takes time and patience. One of the most important things to remember is not to rush them. There is no set age for potty training to begin. There are signs to look for to see if your toddler is ready. It is between the ages of [...]

10 Ways to Make Toilet Training Fun & Exciting

by Danna Henderson
Blue & Yellow Make Green
Put a few drops of blue food coloring in the toilet and show your child that the color turns green when he or she pees in the potty!
Toilet Targets
Purchase or make toilet targets to teach your child to aim.
Musical Potty Chair
Musical potty chairs, such as the Tinkle Toonz, play [...]

7 Stages of Potty Training

by Danna Henderson
There are seven stages of potty training. They begin with showing signs of potty training readiness and conclude with being able to use the toilet away from home.
Signs of Readiness - The first stage of potty training begins when your child shows the following signs of potty training readiness:

Expresses an interest in using [...]

In-Home Water Safety

Not only do you have to remember safety during the summer when your baby is by a swimming pool, you also have to make sure you are aware of the every day water dangers that surround your baby at home. There are as many as 400 accidental drownings a year, almost half of which occur [...]

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