Author Archives: Erin McDonald
The Potty Training Help You Need
Even though some of the most trying times in a parent’s life are the toddler years, there is also a sense of achievement during that period as well. Toddlers learn quickly and reach developmental milestones at a fascinating rate. One of those milestones is to learn how to eliminate in the toilet. Many parents need a little potty training help, so this article will offer some potty training tips to help ease those stress-inducing toddler years. Continue reading
Deciding What Kind Of Potty Training Pants To Use
When you begin to potty train your little girl, you will no doubt encounter the dilemma of what undergarments and clothing to use during that time. Have you ever wondered if there is an option that creates the least amount of mess but allows your child to complete their potty training easily, without obstacles? There are three types of garment options available from which to choose, such as cotton underwear, pull-up type disposable training pants and cloth training pants. So which option is the right one for you? While each choice has its own distinct features, let’s weigh the pros and cons of each one to determine the best toilet training option for you. Continue reading
Dealing With Problems Associated With Potty Training Boys
Potty training boys is not always an easy thing. They aren’t routinely more strong-willed than girls, yet they can dig in their heels when they aren’t interested or they have some other reason for resisting. Remember that starting to toilet train a boy before he’s physically and emotionally mature enough to handle the experience can cause problems that might not otherwise have occurred. Because boys tend to lag behind girls in readiness, they may take longer to learn to use the potty. Continue reading
Tips For Potty Training A Stubborn Child
Among the many potty training tips you’ll get when starting to train your toddler, probably the best one is to try to avoid making this process a battle of wills. That sounds like good advice, but of course it’s easier to say and less easy to follow if you’ve got a very stubborn child. But as you start planning how to potty train your little one, keep in mind first of all that they need to be ready. The combination of a strong will and a child who isn’t yet mature enough to deal with this process is sure to torpedo your efforts. Continue reading
Helpful Advice To Potty Train A Girl
While it is not a quick and easy process to potty train any child, potty training girls can be pretty easy. Experts state that girls take less time to potty train than boys, yet that doesn’t mean that this is true for every girl, so remember to praise and reassure her daily successes and she will triumph. Tips and advice from other parents on potty training can be very comforting and helpful, yet realize that your little girl will be potty trained when she is ready and not before. Here are a few tips on how to potty train your daughter. Continue reading
Getting Help To Toilet Train Your Boy
You may feel panicky and ready to grab any help with potty training you can get. But when you remember that almost every human being in society has survived their own potty training and helped their child get through it too, maybe you can relax. In this information age, there will never be a lack of experienced counsel and information when you need it. But remember first of all that the person who can guide you best is the child himself. When he’s able to verbalize that he needs to go, that’s the first sign he may be ready to toilet train. Continue reading