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Potty Training Your Child
by: Christian Tylor Potty training your child could be a big challenge, especially if it is
your firstborn. You may be a little nervous wondering if you are doing
everything correctly to ensure the process goes as smoothly as possible. Potty
training is a natural part of a child's development and can be made easier just
by understanding factors that indicate your child is ready to begin learning the
task. One important thing to stay away from is thinking that potty training has
to take place at a specific age. Children develop different skills at different
ages and every child is unique. Therefore you can not expect your child to lean
how to potty train at the same age your best friend's child learned. Instead be
patient and understanding. Trying to potty train a child before they are ready could results in many
setbacks. If the child does not understand what is happening and why you are
taking them into the bathroom they may become discouraged and even afraid of the
bathroom. This could add to the length of time it takes your child to learn how
to use the potty. Therefore, you need to wait until your child is old enough to
understand just what using the potty means. This would include things like knowing when your child is beginning to
have better control over their bladder because they or staying dry more often.
Also, when they show signs that they do not like having their pants wet or
soiled then you can feel sure they are beginning to understand and its time to
start potty training. They should also be coordinated enough to be able to pull
their pants up and down. After all, if they cannot perform this task it would be
difficult to use the potty and may begin to discourage them. You can help in
this area by providing clothing that is easier for the child to remove. Children are very curious and love to watch what you do, by allowing them
to observe you in the bathroom they will begin to understand and want to imitate
this action. Have a potty chair ready for your child and explain to them what it
is and how to use it. Keeping a light on in the bathroom can also help
considering most light switches are too high for a child to reach. If they are
spending too much time trying to get the light on then it may be too late to use
the potty. One of the most important steps in potty training your child would be
to never yell at them for accidents and always let them know you are proud of
them.
About The Author
Christian Tylor is a freelance publisher based in Atlanta, Georgia. He
publishes articles and reports in various ezines and provides family
resources on
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