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Parenting with Gary & Anne Marie: Toddlers

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Pre-Potty Training Hints

Now that the child is ready, you’re ready, and you have everything you need, consider introducing your training by bringing out the potty chair. Place it in a common area. The idea is to get your child acquainted with its purpose, which includes the experience of sitting on it. You might even have her sit, diaper off, while watching a potty training video. Who knows? This may lead to a wonderful “accident,” worthy of immediate praise and reward.

Potty training is one of those skills where the more a child is able to do for herself, the better. With that in mind, it makes sense to teach your child how to dress and undress herself. Most importantly, she needs to know how to pull down and pull up her pants and underpants and clean herself. All of this will come in time with practice and a considerable amount of patience on Mom and Dad’s part.

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Content of the article references information from Potty Training 1-2-3 written by Gary and Anne Marie Ezzo. All rights reserved.

Article by Gary Ezzo / Anne Marie Ezzo