Author Archives: jrafert
Child Will Use the Potty Without Accidents – But Will Only Go When Told
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We purchased your book back in May of 2009. At that time our son was 2 years 10 months. He was showing some signs of readiness, so we decided to go ahead and give it a shot since we …
Child Witholding Pee While Potty Training
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We purchased your book, and love your approach, and are on Day 3, with some success! Actually only one accident, and some self-initiation, which we're so proud of.
Here are the details, and my questions!
1. Our daughter is …
Child Refusing to Poop on the Potty? Try the "Gradual Withdrawal Technique"
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I used the Potty Boot Camp with my son when he was 22 months old. The potty training part was a complete success by the afternoon of day one. However, he refuses to poopy in the potty and it …
Potty Boot Camp Day 1 and 2 Question – Naked, Underwear, or Training Pants during Potty Training??
In "The Potty Boot Camp" program, I encourage parents to use non-padded training pants the very first day of training and to go naked during days 2-4. The question below is from a mother who didn't read the …
The Bathtub Can Help Your Toddler Overcome Fear of the Potty!
My best suggestions for Potty Training usually come as a result of helping to troubleshoot when parents write me about bumps in the road as they go through Potty Boot Camp. The following post is between myself and a Mom …
Child is Pee Trained, but Still Not Pooping in the Potty
I received recently an email from a parent whose little girl is 99% pee trained using The Potty Boot Camp. Her daughter is rarely having accidents but still is not pooping in the toilet. Below is her question and my …
Potty Training Your Child is Just Like Potty Training a…….Whale???
An interesting concept...teaching your child to pee on command based on training methods to teach whales? Chuck Tompkins, a Sea World animal trainer, has authored a parenting book based on techniques he has used to successfully train animals. Check out …
How to "Sneak" Extra Fiber Into Your Toddler’s Diet
During potty training, it is not uncommon for toddlers to develop constipation or " stool withholding," to the point that it might be days between a bowel movements. When this happens, it is very important for parents to try to …
Decorate Your Toilet to Motivate Your Toddler
If you are looking for a fun way to motivate your toddler two head to the bathroom, check out Toilet Tattoos. Touted as a " fun and whimsical way" to decorate your bathroom, the company that manufactures this product …
Post by Suzanne Riffel, author of "The Potty Boot Camp: Basic Training for Toddlers" - a new, fast, easy toilet training method that produces remarkable results.
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