From personal experience, I can tell you that potty training is a lesson in patience. Being the mother of tree children, I can also attest to the fact that not one of my children learned the ability of potty training at the same time or at the same age. Some of today’s ‘modern’ ideas on potty training will get you to believe that this task can be accomplished before a child even reaches his first birthday. Unless that parent is so observant of their child’s bodily functions that they have it down to an art in regard to time, I say balderdash!

Observance would be my first recommendation. Most small children will give signs of a bodily function having had occurred, or about to occur. They may suddenly stop what they are doing or even pull at their diaper. Any such small signals will indicate that are becoming aware of what their body is doing and this is the time to move to the next step which may be purchasing a training panty and a comfortable potty chair. Yes, you can get the type that attaches to an adult toilet seat but if this is the only household bathroom, you will find yourself putting it on and removing it numerous times per day. In addition to that, children of potty training age are small and usually are more comfortable using something sized for them.

Once you have acquired these items, and maybe spoken with your child about ‘going potty’ like a big boy or girl, you have to be on the lookout for the ever important signs that indicate the readiness of your child to go. Sometimes this may be as simple as checking the training pants for wetness and if it has been a while, you may wish to place them on the potty. Regardless, you should always remember to praise your child any time the task is achieved.

Some parents will give treats but I personally shy away from this method as I feel a child needs to realize that normal day to day learning’s in regard to their growth are not always met with treat treats. The praise on the other hand, should be a constant.

Some things can be taught through example. A little girl may accompany her mother to the bathroom and the same can work for a little boy and his father. Children love to emulate their parents, especially if they know it is going to bring the parents pleasure and in turn, they are praised.

Potty training is a dismal task and one that most parents wish could be avoided and handled by some magical fairy that comes along and renders the child potty trained, but sadly that is not how it works. There will definitely be accidents and I would also recommend continuing extra night-time protection as young children often cannot hold themselves over long periods especially in the state of a deep sleep. Keep your anger at bay, your praise unceasing and over a period of time the ultimate goal will be achieved.

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Author Bio: Colby Brister is the loving parent of one boy and one girl, he is also a writer for MyBabyBeddingShop.Com. Check out his glenna jean baby bedding or his glenna jean madison or his Modern Baby Bedding.

Category: Parenting
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