Here is a link to an article about potty training. Some of our mom's are going through this process right now. For a lucky few it is incredibly smooth and easy....but for most, it is frustrating and tedious!
Here are the main points: (The author elaborates on each point in her article!)
1. Don't do it until they are ready
2. Don't do it until you are ready.
3. Treat them like big kids.
4. The specifics are up to you.
5. Keep it positive
6. Don't sweat the nighttime potty training.
7. What about regressions? Or really stubborn kids?
8. Don't compare yourself- or your kids- to others?
9. Limit the use of disposable training pants.
10. I am not a fan of the potty chair.
As you read, please keep in mind that these are just ideas to help you succeed on what can be a very frustrating part of "toddler-hood"! Every situation, child, and family is different. (For example, she says she doesn't like a potty chair - my oldest son didn't need a potty chair and we never even bought one...but with my daughter, it was an essential part of the process for her and we couldn't have done it with out her beloved Froggy Potty!)
Stay strong......Potty Power!
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