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Dealing with Constipation While Potty Training
What is a parent to do when their child is psychologically AFRAID to use the toilet to poop? Below is a link to an article written by Karen Alonge, who gives parenting advice through her website and blog. In the …
Doctors Issue Warning About The Danger Of Heavy Toilet Seats To Male Toddlers
UK doctors have expressed considerable concerns about the growing trend for heavy wooden and ornamental toilet seats after a number of male toddlers were admitted with crush injuries to their penises.
Writing in the December issue of BJU International, Dr …
Help! My Toddler is Refusing to Use the Potty!
QUESTION:
How can you make your child use the potty or toilet when they refuse. Our son is three years old, he will wear undies all day until his nap time or bed time, at that time he lets his …
Potty Training Autistic Children
The link below will take you to a series of articles on About.com about potty training children on the Autism Spectrum.
In Summary:
1. Be prepared to be patient. It will probably take longer for your child with Autism to …
Your Child is Ready to Potty Train….But Are You??
Below is a link that will take you to an article written by Gwen Rockwood for the South County Mail. For parents who are considering beginning potty training, she gives some great food for thought! She points out that potty …
Potty Training Boot Camp: A Review
Potty Training Advice : Potty Training Boot Camp
Below is a copy of a Review of The Potty Boot Camp, as written and posted on the website "Potty Training Advice.com"
Potty training boot camp is what many parents have appreciated …
A Couple of Potty Training Tips for Boys
Is it Really More Difficult to Train Boys?
A common misconception and old wives's tale is that it is more difficult to potty train boys than girls. This rumor actually is just that - a rumor! The key to successful …
Win a Pot-Tee Prize Kit!
Here's some information on how to win a potty training kit by Pot-Tee Prize Potty Training System:
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Prize: Pot-Tee Prize Potty Training System
How to Enter: Comment with who …
Do-N-Slide Picture To-Do Lists – Visual Aids for Potty Training
Here is a great visual aid for potty training - the "Do-N-Slide" with Potty Training pack. I can see this product being useful for all parents - however, parents of children with Down Syndrome or Autism might find it especially …
Toddler and Childhood Constipation
Below is a link to an article about childhood constipation: it's causes, symptoms, and various remedies.
Children often become constipated for a variety of reasons. One might be as simple as the fact that the child doesn't want to take …
