Tried and True
A Potty Training RefresherBy Teri Brown
(Random House, 2000) by John Barrett, are very helpful. Your local library should have a wide array of books and videos on the topic.
Potty training your child doesn't have to be as difficult as climbing a mountain. Keep in mind that children all over the world manage to learn how to use the toilet properly, and yours will too!
| The following tips by Dr. Debbie Glasser will help make potty training your child a breeze. - Encourage all efforts – whether or not they're successful. For example, if he "makes" on the potty, you can say "Great job, you did it!" and if he wets his pants as he's running to the bathroom, you can say, "Great try. You almost made it. You can try again next time."
- Let your child watch you (if you're comfortable) or show him/her books about people using the toilet.
- Encourage your child to sit on the potty fully clothed so he/she can see what it feels like without any pressure to "perform."
- Dress your child in easy-on/easy-off clothing so he can pull his pants down independently when he needs to go.
- Let your child watch you empty the contents of his soiled diapers in the toilet so he can learn where it goes.
- Keep your patience and sense of humor. This is an exciting time in your child's development. Accidents will happen – they're part of the learning process.
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