Toilet Training
Toilet Training
Many parents have questions about when the right time is, and what the best approaches are in order to toilet train their little ones. The truth however, is that every child is different. All the answers to the many questions just depend on what methods work best for the child at hand, however there are a few things for parents to keep in mind. When parents toilet train their children it is important for them to know if their child is ready, maintain patience, provide positive reinforcement/incentives. It is very important for parents to know if their child is really ready for toilet training. There is no specific age limit that a child has to start with; in fact many have different ideas. The Pottyville Wizard (2008-2010) believes that the best time for a child to be potty trained is between 18 and 24 months. Wood (2011) however thinks the appropriate age is between 2 ½ and 3 ½ years of age, and she also found a study that calculated 40% of children are not trained by the age of 3. The point is that it is best not to start toilet training until the child is ready, and the best way to tell is to look for the signs. The Mayo Clinic (1998-2013) website gives many excellent examples of signs a child may give. Does your little one ask questions or seem in any way curious about the training chair or toilet, or maybe even have an interest in wearing underwear? Can your child pull his pants up and down? There are many other signs to look for as well. One of the best parenting skills a parent can use for their child while toilet training is maintaining patience. One method for parents that seem to help is when they try developing a sense of humor instead of frustration even if their child’s toilet time wasn’t successful. It is best for parents to try to refrain from punishment or criticism for accidents, because they will happen and the child needs to know that they are there for his support. Wood (2011)
Many parents have questions about when the right time is, and what the best approaches are in order to toilet train their little ones. The truth however, is that every child is different. All the answers to the many questions just depend on what methods work best for the child at hand, however there are a few things for parents to keep in mind. When parents toilet train their children it is important for them to know if their child is ready, maintain patience, provide positive reinforcement/incentives. It is very important for parents to know if their child is really ready for toilet training. There is no specific age limit that a child has to start with; in fact many have different ideas. The Pottyville Wizard (2008-2010) believes that the best time for a child to be potty trained is between 18 and 24 months. Wood (2011) however thinks the appropriate age is between 2 ½ and 3 ½ years of age, and she also found a study that calculated 40% of children are not trained by the age of 3. The point is that it is best not to start toilet training until the child is ready, and the best way to tell is to look for the signs. The Mayo Clinic (1998-2013) website gives many excellent examples of signs a child may give. Does your little one ask questions or seem in any way curious about the training chair or toilet, or maybe even have an interest in wearing underwear? Can your child pull his pants up and down? There are many other signs to look for as well. One of the best parenting skills a parent can use for their child while toilet training is maintaining patience. One method for parents that seem to help is when they try developing a sense of humor instead of frustration even if their child’s toilet time wasn’t successful. It is best for parents to try to refrain from punishment or criticism for accidents, because they will happen and the child needs to know that they are there for his support. Wood (2011)