Tips

Let your child decide when he is ready to use the potty. (Read more...)

Let your child decide when he is ready to use the potty.

Unless you are training your child as an infant, look for cues from your child as to when to start. Cues include interest, asking more questions, and wanting to wear underwear.

Remember that your child has the ultimate control when it comes to potty training. (Read more...)

Remember that your child has the ultimate control when it comes to potty training.

This is one thing you can’t force your child to do. Therefore, it is important to work as a support person as opposed to trying to force the issue.

View potty training setbacks as learning opportunities – for both of you. (Read more...)

View potty training setbacks as learning opportunities – for both of you.

For example, if your child has an accident in the park, your learning experience can be to have him sit on the potty prior to going to the park next time.

Let your child take an active role in her potty training. (Read more...)

Let your child take an active role in her potty training.

Let her change herself, get new underwear or diapers, and let her help clean up.