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What about all these books available for potty training? Books in stores and plenty of e-books to download. Why should you choose pottytrainingsite.com?

We show you how to effectively potty train your child. We understand that all children are different and we include many ways to help you with potty training and successfully achieve it.

1) Potty training doesn’t come easy for every family. First time parents often have no idea where to turn. And when they do get advice it can lead to confusion and frustration.

2) Majority of the time girls do potty train faster than boys. Average for a girl is 18 months to 2 1/2 years while boys it can be from age 2 to 3 1/2. More and more parents are reconsidering potty training and starting as soon as their child is walking.

3) Potty training takes dedication and consistency. A parent must be willing to put aside every thing else that is usually in their schedule and focus on potty training. Potty training is most effective when it is done on a consistent schedule.

4) Set goals but don’t have expectations. Make a few goals for you and your child. Having expectations can lead to disappointment. Some parents expect their child to immediately start telling them they need to go potty. This is a very high expectation that leads to frustraton. Allow a child to adjust to potty training and show they are getting into a good habit of going before expecting a child to communicate their need to use the potty.

5) Reward and Praise a child for efforts. Rewards are not bribing. Instead they are a way of showing your child you appreciate their efforts to try out the potty. It encourages them to keep trying. Bonuses are great when a child successfully goes which tells them they have done good and you are proud of them. Praising a child can do wonders.  What  a parent does while potty training can leave a lasting impression on their child.  The more positive the experience is the more effective potty training will be.

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Often parents get stuck as to what they should do to “spice up” potty training , motivate or encourage their child to start using the potty.

Here are just some ideas to think about:

1) Popsicles- Most children love popsicles. Even the kind you have to freeze before eating are handy. Great to give them while sitting on the small potty as they are learning. It keeps them occupied for a few minutes and it’s something they love receiving.

2)Lollipops and other candy-If you are a family that allows candy as a treat, consider this as an incentive to reward your child for at least trying out the potty. Alternate rewards to keep it fun.

3)Bubbles-Two ideas: 1) place some bubbles in the potty so when your child pees it will make bubbles. 2) let them blow some bubbles while sitting on the potty.

4) Favorite toy-Most children have a favorite toy they love playing with, sleeping with and even taking with them just about anywhere. Great tool to use when a chidl becomes resistant or stubborn.

5)Food coloring-If you are a family willing to try anything consider using food coloring. Make it a guessing game for your child. They are learning colors as they are learning to go potty!

6)Cheerios & Fruit Loops- Great tool for boys though it can be used with girls. Boys love playing games so let them dunk the “circles.”

7)Targets-If you would rather not go the food way then consider taking squares of toilet paper and drawing targets on them.

8)Treasure Box- When preparing for potty training, take your child with you to the store to pick out some fun treats and trinkets. Make a box or find a jar your child can pick from when they make the effort to go potty!

9)Prize Box- A little different than the treasure box but another fun idea for potty training. Take small strips of paper and write down different rewards your child can receive. For example: ice cream, cookies, candy, bubbles,magic capsules, stickers,special movie, trip to the park, Mc Donald’s for a happy meal, etc. It’s a surprise every time!

10) Give Bonus Rewards- When your child is becoming consistent using the potty get ready to give them a big prize. Whether it is a new book, new toy, new movie, trip to the zoo or their favorite restaurant make it big to celebrate them becoming a big boy or a big girl!

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Why do some parents get their child potty trained quickly while for others it takes a while?

It takes focus and a positive outlook for one.

Some parents are so motivated and excited about this milestone in their child’s life that when it is time to work on potty training, they are ready for it. The children pick up on the vibes the parent(s) are feeling and in turn they are ready and willing.

It sounds easy and it can be. So what about the parents who struggle?

First, I recommend purchasing a journal or even a simple wirebound notebook for less than a $1. In fact, Wal-Mart is currently selling them for less than a quarter because of back to school.

When you feel good start writing. When things are not going to well steer clear of the writing. The more positive thoughts you can write down about potty training the better off you will be as will your child.

Once you start feeling really good about trying potty training then prepare the household. Purchase a small potty and or a potty seat, underwear or panties, treats, rewards and schedule a few days to just focus on potty training. The less outside distractions the better.

Lately I have been receiving questions about potty training as soon as a child is walking.

Many years ago this was the case. Mothers stayed at home with their children while the fathers were the breadwinners. Mothers could dedicate the time to their household including their children.

To potty train a child quickly it does take direct dedication. Potty training a child as soon as they begin walking is possible. However, most households have both mother and father working now that this can be a real challenge. Also, children this age are just learning to clearnly communicate with others.

According to a recent blog I came across, potty training as soon as a child walks eliminates the issue of a child resisting, arguing and refusing to cooperate with potty training. While this may be true for some children, potty training at an older age has many other advantages besides the risk of it becoming a challenge.

Allowing a child to develop communication skills can be helpful. At age 2 a child has a good vocabulary to communicate with you whether it is talking in sentences, pointing to things or taking you directly to the desitnation. They are walking well by this age and strive for independence.

At a younger age most parentsx know their children want them to help, they want mommy or daddy to be there.

While each child develops differently, it is up to each parent to decide is potty training early realistic for my family?

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