Discuss Plan - When you begin potty training your child, discuss your plan with your child's daycare worker. He or she has probably potty trained many children and may have some useful tips and tricks. Make sure your potty training methods are similar.

Set Potty Training Rules - Work together to set some basic potty training guidelines. For example, agree that your child will not be punished for accidents and that you'll give stickers as rewards for using potty. The potty training process will be easier for your child if both you and child care worker are providing same potty training guidance.

Progress Reports - Speak with childcare provider often to exchange progress reports. Both of you need to be aware of any successes or potential problems. If daycare worker tells you that your child used potty earlier that day, be sure and tell your child that that you heard about his or her success and that you are proud of him or her.

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Fear of Automatically Flushing Public Toilets – More and more public restrooms switch to automatically flushing toilets. Children who are at later stages of potty training (transitioned from potty chair to toilet) are often fearful of public toilet flushing while they are seated. These fears can be alleviated with a simple, inexpensive device called Flush Stopper.

Fear of Falling In – The fear of falling in toilet is common when your child has mastered small potty-chair and transitions to toilet. You can help alleviate this fear by purchasing a potty seat that either fits on toilet or attaches to toilet such as Flip-N-Flush. or PRIMO's Ducka. The potty seats will decrease size of toilet hole and help your child feel more secure. The Flip-N-Flush is especially useful because it flips down for your child’s use and flips up so that other family members can easily access regular toilet seat.

Your child’s fears need to be addressed as real and serious fears. If your child knows that you understand and are trying to help, he will feel more relaxed and comfortable while potty training.