Potty Training: Battle of the WillsWritten by Danna Henderson
Some children practically potty train themselves, while others struggle and resist against potty. Potty training should never turn into battle of 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 following suggestions to make potty training fun and exciting for you and your child:Musical Potty Chairs - Musical potty chairs, like Tinkle Toonz, use positive reinforcement by playing a tune to reward your child for a job well done. Potty Training Dolls - Dr. Phil recommends that parents purchase an anatomically correct drink & wet doll for potty training. Both Corolle and Aquini potty training dolls can be used with Dr. Phil's method. By helping your child teach doll to use potty, your child will learn without realizing it. Potty Training Charts & Stickers - Potty training charts and stickers can go a long way to motivate your child to use potty. At first he may need a reward each time he sits on potty. Eventually you will need to restrict rewards to actually using potty. When your child uses potty consistently, stickers can add up to a bigger reward for a specific number of accident free days.
| | Potty Training After a Divorce or SeparationWritten 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 necessary potty training aids.Potty Training Aids To maintain consistency throughout potty training process, it’s best if both parents either share potty training aids or purchase same aids. This way your child will have a potty seat she is comfortable with at each parent’s home. Potty Training Methods Both parents need to use similar potty training methods so your child doesn't get confused. Make sure you are both informed and decide how you’re going to handle potty training instruction, rewards, and accidents.
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