Potty Training: Battle of the Wills
Some children practically potty train themselves, while others
struggle and resist against the potty. Potty training should
never turn into the battle of the wills. If it does, both you
and your child will loose. When dealing with strong-willed
child, it's best to turn potty training into a game. Use the
following suggestions to make potty training fun and exciting
for you and your child:
Musical Potty Chairs - Musical potty chairs, like the Tinkle
Toonz, use positive reinforcement by playing a tune to reward
your child for a job well done.
Potty Training Dolls - Dr. Phil recommends that parents purchase
an anatomically correct drink & wet doll for potty training.
Both the Corolle and Aquini potty training dolls can be used
with Dr. Phil's method. By helping your child teach the doll to
use the potty, your child will learn without realizing it.
Potty Training Charts & Stickers - Potty training charts and
stickers can go a long way to motivate your child to use the
potty. At first he may need a reward each time he sits on the
potty. Eventually you will need to restrict rewards to actually
using the potty. When your child uses the potty consistently,
stickers can add up to a bigger reward for a specific number of
accident free days.
Potty Training Watch - Some children don't want their playtime
to be interrupted for frequent potty breaks. However, if you
have a fun way to remind your child to take a potty break, he
will probably be more receptive. Try a potty training watch,
such as the VibraLite, which can be set to vibrate every 30
minutes to 1 hour to remind your child to sit on the potty.
Potty Training Targets - Potty training targets are a great way
to teach boys how to aim. They come in a variety of colors and
shapes, the potty training targets can also be used to teach
colors and shapes.
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