May Toilet Training

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May Blog:
Toilet Training
This can be one of the biggest struggles of parenting.  First and foremost, make sure your child is ready to begin the process.  Do they tell you when they have to go, can they pull their pants down by themselves, will they sit on the toilet, etc.  Secondly, you have to remember that this is something they have complete control of; you cannot make them go to the bathroom.  It’s important to also remember that this is a process; kids are not potty trained overnight.  It takes a lot of time, patience, and consistency.  Accidents are going to happen and it is very normal for them to have accidents.  So make sure to pack extra underwear and clothes when you go places and send extra sets to school too!  Make sure to take them to the bathroom often, just as reminders and have them practice sitting, even if they don’t have to go.  Try not to get frustrated, kids can tell when adults are frustrated and that will just make it harder.  For some more helpful information, please see the websites below.  Good luck!  Each child is different.  Some will be “easy” to potty train, others might be difficult.  Eventually they will get it, don’t compare to others just do what works best for your child. 
Here are some links with helpful information:
http://healthlibrary.stlouischildrens.org/90,S,P02300
http://kidshealth.org/en/parents/toilet-teaching.html
http://www.babycenter.com/0_potty-training-readiness-checklist_4384.bc



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