Potty Training Tips

Quick Potty Training Tips

-Potty Training can begin at anytime. There is not a "magical" age for a child to start potty training.

-Potty Training consists of the parent taking the child to the potty to make attempts at going, whether they have to go or not.

-Potty Training requires consistency. The more consistent you are, the greater your success will be.

-Potty Training IS a learning process. This is something new the child is learning. Parents are the potty training teachers.

-Potty Training with a positive attitude goes a long way.

When your child and you are ready to work on potty training, be prepared. Allow your child to be a part of the preparation. Praise your child for every attempt they make at potty training. The more positive and consistent you are the greater your chances of your child being potty trained soon.

Potty Training Advice

About the Potty Training Coach

I usually do my best to blog often about various tips, ideas and other issues that come with potty training. This time though I decided I would blog about me, the potty training coach.

First, I am a mom of 3 kids ages 12, 7 1/2 and 4 1/2. In just a matter of two weeks I will be a graduate of Tennessee Technological University with a B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in Psychology and Sociology (and yes, that IS a mouthful!). Since 2007 I have managed the pottytrainingsite, this blog and toilettrainingsite.com.

It was only a few weeks ago that I acquired pottytrainingsite.com, the blog and toilettrainingsite.com from my best friend as a graduation gift. I have made every effort to get the websites and blog going again while being a mom and of course a college student.

Once I graduate from college I intend on spending more time with my "babies" with the intentions of making this blog and the websites the place to go for potty training advice. I realize there are many websites and blogs out there about potty training. How many of them do you feel has passion behind what they share with moms and dads? It is important to me that I give positive potty training tips to parents before they begin or are dealing with the frustrations of potty training. I want this blog to feel as personal as possible with moms and dads who really need advice for successful potty training.

I appreciate all of the support many have given me through following me on google friend connect, twitter and facebook. Please share this blog and website to friends, family and also on your blogs or websites. If you have any questions or concerns about potty training feel free to email me or place a comment on the blog.


From one parent to another,

Jennifer Bryan

Potty Training Coach

Potty Training Tips

Top ten tips for beginning potty training:

1)Readiness- Pulling of diaper, wanting to be changed, showing discomfort with a soiled diaper

2)Positive Attitude- The power of a positive attitude affects the way a child views potty training

3)Praise- Every attempt should be praised

4)Consistency- Most important of the potty training process, staying consistent brings faster results

5)Encourage- Giving a little nudge to try potty training. Allow them to take a favorite toy, book or a special treat for entertainment.

6)Exciting- Be creative. Make a list of things that your child enjoys doing.

7)Prepare- Small potty and or a potty seat, kid wipes, underwear/panties, treats, rewards

8)Openness- Be open to the possibility that accidents, regression and frustrations are going to happen. These are temporary things that can be turned around for success.

9)Patience- Having patience and understanding that potty training is a learning process is important.

10)Journal- A place to write about potty training, goals, what your child does for entertainment, their schedule, any ideas to help with potty training issues.

Potty training is a special time in a child's life. This is a big milestone that gives them greater independence. Children learn at different paces leaving the parents to be creative with potty training, use positive praise, to maintain encouragement while continuing to be consistent for success.

Potty Training Resolution

Get ready for the new year by making a potty training resolution! Start out the new year with a big bang by reading our e-book potty train your child in one weekend. Is your child showing signs they are ready to try potty training?

The holidays are now over and its getting close to 2010 so why not start out reading the book, preparing yourself for the new year? It's a great way to get your child started on the right track.

Get them ready to move on to the next class at daycare or be ready for preschool. Imagine no more diapers, pull-ups or having to carry a diaper bag!

If you feel your child is ready to take the next big step in childhood and you're trying to get there then this is the best place to start.

Visit the pottytrainingsite.com today!

Most Effective Potty Training

Whether you are preparing to potty training or dealing with the ups and downs of potty training the one thing you should know is that you are not alone.

Yes, potty training can be totally frustrating for some parents. It was for me as I was trying to potty train my now seven year old son Caleb. I thought I was failure, I was being pressured to get him potty trained and it was embarassing to take him anywhere knowing there was a high chance he would have an accident.

If you are frustrated with potty training, then stop potty training right now. Take a step back and prepare yourself. How, you ask? Take the time to read through the blogs here or visit our sister blog site or you can visit our home site HERE and sign up for our seven week potty e-course series. Another option is to consider purchasing our guaranteed Potty training e-book. There are so many options at pottytrainingsite.com that you can choose from. After all, you are not alone.

Spend some time preparing yourself for potty training along with great ideas to grab your child's attention to get their cooperation. Potty training is about having a positive attitude along with consistency.

As a child gets older they look to expand their independence. When mom or dad tells them they have to do something, they want to resist and do it their way. Potty training is no different. As a child gets older they don't want to sit down on the potty every hour for a few minutes. It cuts into their play time, tv time, outside time and any other fun things that are taking place. Parents must be creative with potty training. As I mentioned before, you want to be creative.

If you are frustrated, take a step back for awhile. Children pick up on a parent being frustrated. They'll resist potty training because they feel the tension. Regroup by preparing yoursel for potty training. You are most effective when you are feeling great about things, especially potty training.

Attitude is everything with potty training

Did you know that what you are feeling affects your child during the potty training process? Children are great at picking up body language. If you are feeling anxious, tense, or even frustrated it does not matter if you are verbally expressing feelings or not. Children pick it up anyways and the result is they resist the process.

This is why we insist both you and your child are completely ready to potty train for the process to be successful. Understand that there are going to be some setbacks, but they are a time for learning. Like anything in life this process is challenging yet it is a learning experience for both you and your child. When they do occur let your child know it is okay and that you do care about them. The greatest thing you can do for them is give them a hug. It's okay. We will try again very soon.

This also a time for unconditional love. Spanking, punishing, yelling, or any other forms of discipline are to be off limits for the process to be successful. If you are beginning to feel upset then immediately stop what you are doing and take a break. Even if it means you try again in a few days it is best to be free of any upset.

If you have a child with any disabilities patience will be a virtue. Sometimes the process takes longer than the average child though potty training success will happen.

No matter what, having a positive attitude is a must.