I’m often asked, when I speak to mothers of pre-schooler groups, if I have any secrets to potty training. My answer is generally prefaced by a disclaimer. Although I have a Bachelors Degree in Science, it is not in physiology or anything related to children! My degree is in landscaping and flower-arranging. So, the advice that I give is strictly based on what has worked with my eight children, and other children that I have helped along the way.
I have found the easiest time to potty train a child is between 18-24 months. I think they have to have a basic understanding of what is going to happen, but waiting to start until they are 3 years old and older can be dangerous because it can EASILY become a ‘Battle of the Wills’. The process will take at least three full, tiring days. Mom has to be willing to give up 72 hours of her life pretty much non-stop. BUT, it’s so worth it!!!
Tomorrow, I’ll share the nitty gritty. Make sure you have those big girl and big boy underpants ready, grab some rewards, ( for BOTH of you), and pull-ups for night time and naps!
Woo-Hoo……..
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http://cathykennedystories.blogspot.com/
http://www.takeitfrom-me.com/
