Comments for Raising Joseph

Comment on Daddy Do It! by Susan Heath

Susan Heath — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:03:40 +0000

Autumn still pulls this trick when her Grandma is around. I found it was best just to let the other person do it, if they’re willing. If not, you end up with a screaming child and very frustrated parent. It’s just a phase and for us, it got much better at around the age of 3.

Comment on No Go Potty! by momof3

momof3 — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 21:53:34 +0000

I was a very fortunate mom whose toddler was ready to use the potty around age 2; however, I know many friends and moms of toddlers who express the same frustration. Though not the answer that most moms want to hear - I am a firm believer that children will go when they are ready. I’m sure my other two children will not be as easy to potty train as my first, so I’m sure I will be seeking similar advice in the years to come.

Comment on No Go Potty! by rachelnrobyn

rachelnrobyn — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:10:10 +0000

Routine and consistency are very important. If he likes stickers, you could give him a sticker everytime he goes potty. If you want to do a reward chart, you could put it in the bathroom and let him put the sticker, star or smiley face on it after he goes potty.

Comment on No Go Potty! by brycechloemom

brycechloemom — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 17:09:46 +0000

There are some really great potty training children’s books out there! They worked great for us! I have heard of little boys liking to pee on cheerios (it’s a fun target…lol)! My main advise it to be consistent, take Joseph to the potty every 30 minutes or every hour in the beginning; this should help him to be more successful!