Many parents can relate when it comes to potty training issues. It may be about potty training a boy or a girl, but no matter what, they are all potty training issues. Most likely they are quite common.
They can and do put pressure on the family environment. There is pressure from others outside of immediate family, friends, schools, and others for a child to be potty trained. There are many rules outside the home that require a child to be potty trained by the age of XX. It is more of a challenge when a child is diagnosed with developmental delays or disorders.
You can get all the advice in the world, and unless you can focus on it and believe it will work, it’s most likely useless. If you find yourself in a situation where potty training has become a family strain, stop for a while. The tension and frustrations will likely continue to mount. Take the time to focus on other things for a while, allowing everyone to recover. Children can become a reflection of ourselves and are great “magnets” for what we are doing and saying. Therefore, if you are upset and angry, your child will start to act out, which will further complicate the situation.
As a mom who’s been there and done that, it’s best to stop potty training and focus on things that can be accomplished right away. When she feels like she’s in a place where she can focus on training and her son shows some cooperation, try again.
Some potty training tips that all parents can try before, during and after the process:
-Set some goals for each day. Take it one day at a time.
-Hug your child every day. Let them know that he loves them.
-Praise your child for every accomplishment they make
-Find things your child likes to do that you can implement in the process
-Choose a positive word for the day for you and your child to talk about
-Journal to allow you to release any challenges or frustrations you are experiencing.
-Reassure your child, even when they make mistakes, that it’s okay and to try again.
– Whenever you feel frustrated with something (even if it’s not potty training) “change the channel” and focus on something that makes you feel good.
While this is a big milestone and learning process for your child, potty training doesn’t have to be a serious time all the time. Making it fun and memorable can leave a lasting positive experience with your child. This can also be a wonderful opportunity to bond with them as preschool approaches.
