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.
| | When Not To Begin Potty TrainingWritten by Danna Henderson
Potty training can be a stressful experience for you and your child. It's best to start potty training when your child has an established daily routine and is not dealing with any additional stress. Potty training should be only major change in your child's life.If your child is showing signs of potty training readiness, ask yourself if any of following situations exist: New baby - Although thought of double diaper duty may be overwhelming, your child needs time to adapt to new baby before you begin potty training. Divorce or Separation - Divorce or separation is always stressful for children. Your child may be living in two different homes or under two separate sets of rules. When things calm down, share your potty training plan so that you are both aware of other person's plan and can work together for benefit of your child.
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