10 Tips To Potty Train Your Toddler

Submitted by: Angela Glancy

Sometimes new parents are overwhelmed by the prospect of potty training their child, and so they simply put it off. However, it does not need to be such a source of stress for you or your child, and here are ten simple ideas to help you get the job done.

1. Are they Ready?

Before you begin trying to potty train your child, make sure that they are old enough to understand what you want them to do, and that they are physically able to do what you are asking of them. Most children are more than ready to learn this lesson around the age of two as they are becoming more independent overall.

2. Books Can Help

There are plenty of good children’s books written about the subject of potty training. Reading these books to your child right before and during the potty training phase can help your child understand the process and become better prepared.

3. Face Fears

Children and toilets can be frustrating or hilarious. While the toilet will scare one child, another may think that it is a water toy. So you should always supervise potty time. If your child is afraid of the toilet, let them get used to it gradually. Try placing a small, children s training potty in the bathroom next to the big toilet, and go from there.

4. Grown Up Pants

Take your child shopping for some fun big kid underwear. Look for underwear that has their favorite cartoon characters on it so that they want to be able the wear them all of the time.

5.Be Consistent

Once you start potty training, you absolutely have to be consistent. You have to invest the time and make the commitment to get them to the bathroom right when they have to go. So plan your shopping trips accordingly.

6. Clear Language

Keep your instructions simple, and choose the words that you are going to use when asking your child if they need to go to the bathroom. It is important that your language be consistent so that you do not cause them any confusion.

7. By Example

People of all ages love a good demonstration, and your child is no exception. Use one of their dolls or action figures to show them how to go to the bathroom. By rewarding the doll after it is done, your child will begin to understand what you want them to do.

8. Follow Up

Tell your child in simple language what you want them to do, and then be proactive in checking in with them.

9. Always Reward

Reward great performance. Try using a calendar with stickers for number of toilet trips. By letting them choose a sticker and put it on the calendar, they are getting positive feedback for a job well done.

10. Sing their Praises

This one probably will happen naturally, but it bears mentioning anyway. When your child does a good job let them know how happy you are with hugs, kisses, high five, whatever makes them feel best. When they do not do such a great job, you do not have to be negative, simply no high five. By lavishing your child with positive feedback, you will get the job done, and it will be a great experience for everyone.

About the Author: Working for years as a design consultant Angela Glancy has just joined http://www.americanartisanart.com/ where she plans to incorporate her decorating aesthetic for

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