The article below has some great tips that apply to ALL aspects of parenting - not just potty training. The key point here is that giving negative behaviours a lot of attention can actually perpetuate the problem.
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I am a firm believer in using a little bit of bribery when potty training. It is one of those parenting moments when I say, "go for it" it it helps! Common bribes include candy, "forbidden toys", stickers, and even …
Here is a link to a great article about one mom's experience with potty training and the "tips and tricks" she learned along the way:
And, on a totally unrelated note, my daughter saw these on TV …
Below is a link to an article by Laurie Boucke, which outlines the medical community's views on infant potty training (also known as elimination communication.) She gives a very unique perspective on the topic - and how BILLIONS of people …
I LOVE this article. The author lays out a number of reasons to consider potty training your child while they are young. She and I are like-minded on this subject and I congratulate her for taking time to educate parents …
This story from the UK talks about a growing trend - that of students in primary school still being in diapers. Read the full story - your jaw will be on the floor by the end.
I'm sorry, but this …
I'm a pretty practical, scientifically-minded type gal. So, when I heard about a new book that help you utilize your child's star signs as a guide to potty training it made me raise an eyebrow. I'm never one to fully …
From author Allison Pennell is a great article about teaching your kids how to do everything from wiping themselves to tying their shoes. It's written in a light-hearted and easy to read manner - you'll thoroughly enjoy the read!
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I know this article is entitled "Soothing themselves to sleep," but there is a great Q&A section about children refusing to poop on the potty.
Soothing themselves to sleep - The Irish Times - Tue, Jul 21, 2009
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I recently found out about your book online and after much desperation of failing to potty train my 2.5 yr old son over the past few months. I started researching and found that The Potty Boot Camp book seemed …
Hi! I just wanted to thank you so much for your great, short, concrete book! My son was going to lose his preschool spot on Sept 1st if we couldn't get him trained and he's a VERY stubborn almost 3 …
"Potty Boot Camp Works For Me"
We received a glowing review from the blog "Epic Mommy Adventures" today. Natasha used The Potty Boot Camp to help potty train her son and wrote a blog post about her experiences. I love …
The first day can be rough...but the hard work is worth it. Read below a testimonial from a family who stuck with the program and it paid off by day #2.
"So we started our first day yesterday! Let me …