7 Stages of Potty Training

•Potty Training After a Divorce or Separation
 by: Danna Henderson Many parents share custody of their children, which presents a unique problem when it comes to potty training. It’s best to discuss potty training and agree on a strategy before you start. Both parents need to be informed about potty training and have the necessary potty training aids. Potty Training Aids – To maintain consistency throughout the potty training process, it’s best if both parents either share the potty training aids or purchase the same aids. This way...

•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 your child hold it if he or she needs to go Making your child sit on the potty when he or she is crying Try to make potty...

•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 to make potty training fun and exciting for you and your child: Musical Potty Chairs - Musical potty chairs, like the Tinkle Toonz, use positive...

•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. Your child will surely have questions and be delighted when he finds a potty chair of his own! Potty Chair or Seat - As you begin introducing the potty to...

•Parenting Univeristy Potty Training 101
 by: Danna Henderson When your child shows signs of potty training readiness, it's time to purchase some essential potty training items. There are many new products which can help to make potty training quick and easy for both you and your child. We have researched all of the latest and most effective potty training products. Here, you'll find a number of new potty training aids, such as the Tinkle Toonz musical potty or the anatomically correct drink & wet dolls that can be used with Dr....

•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 training readiness, ask yourself if any of the following situations exist: New baby - Although the thought of double diaper duty may be overwhelming, your child needs...

•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 – Before you begin potty training, make sure your child is ready. Your child should show the following signs of potty training readiness: Expresses...

•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 go in his diaper. He didn’t have to control himself until a potty was available. He could go anytime and anywhere, knowing that someone would always be there to change his...

•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 a tune when your child uses the potty! Potty training Doll - Anatomically correct drink & wet dolls, such as the Corolle or Aquini dolls, help make toilet...