June 20th, 2022 By Erin Sears-Basile Yes, you heard me correctly! I know the words “joy” and “potty training” don’t usually go together. However, throughout the last few weeks the experience has been incredibly rewarding and joyful (most of the time). Now, before you think I am just going to be up on my high […]
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Potty Training Tips for the Child Who Won’t Go
Seven Potty Training Tips There are toddlers who refuse to announce their productions, hold onto what they have, and resist any attempt to potty train them. If you are frustrated because you are still buying diapers and the potty-chair remains unused, read on for potty training tips. Later toilet-training, like late walking, may be your […]
Potty Training and Co-sleeping Tips
Q&A: Only Urine Potty Trained and Co-sleeping Tips My son is only urine potty trained Question: I need some help with potty training. My son is “potty trained” successfully for urine, however, he’s continuing to do his business in his pull-up during nap time/and or bedtime. He has used the potty for poop before, but now […]
Potty Training
REFUSING TO HAVE BOWEL MOVEMENTS ON TOILET “My son is three-and-a-half. We started toilet learning four months ago, and he’s done OK with peeing in the potty, although if he has something more interesting to do, he’ll just go where he is. He’s worn underwear for four months, and except for just a very few […]
Toilet Training Tips
13 Toilet Training Tips to Know Before You Start 1. Parent and child must work together Toilet training is a partnership, with proper roles assigned to each person. You can lead a baby to the bathroom, but you can’t make him go. 2. Don’t be in a hurry You have not failed Parenting 101 if your […]
6 Steps for Toddler Toilet Training
Toddler Toilet Training to get to Diaper Free Day Step One: Be Sure Baby is Ready Watch your baby, not the calendar, for the following toddler toilet training signs: Imitates your toileting Verbally communicates other sensations, such as hunger Understands simple requests, such as “go get ball” Begins to pull diapers off when wet or […]
Toilet Training in Two Days: The Weekend Training Camp Method
Most parents prefer gradually training their babies over several weeks or months and progressing at baby’s own rate. Some, however, would rather plunge right into an intensive course during the weekend or on vacation. A crash course in toilet training does work for certain parent-child pairs, but we don’t advise this method for all babies. […]
21 Toilet-Training Tactics
Here are some tactics we have collected over the years from toilet-training our own eight children and from our pediatric practice. 1. Start a boy sitting to minimize sprays and dribbles on the walls and floor. 2. Try target practice. We let our boys “write” in the snow or dirt. Also, play criss-cross with dad […]
Traveling While Training
Sometimes toilet-training is easier while on vacation. You have more time and patience, baby is often a bare-bottomed beach bum, and you are not so concerned about messes. One of our children trained during a week-long beach vacation where going without diapers was appropriate beachwear. Some children relapse while on vacation. If this happens, delay […]
2nd Baby on The Way
“Hello, I had a question in regards to a having a second baby. My first born will be 21 months when the second baby arrives. I was hoping that Dr. Sears would have a book in regards to this issue, but I didn’t see one. I would just like to have a reference on hand. […]
Child Bowel Control: Prevent Soiled Pants
Prevent Soiled Pants by Teaching your Child About Healthy Bowel Movements You’re sitting with your six-year-old son among a group of friends. Suddenly the air is not so fresh. Your eyes and nose turn toward your child, the source of this tell-tale smell. You’re embarrassed for your child, your friends and your self. Your child […]
8 Steps to Stop Bedwetting Once and for All
Help Your Child to Stop Bedwetting Each night in the United States at least five million school-age children wet their beds. Bedwetting can certainly be challenging for families, but there are a number of things parents can do to help set the tone in their family to be understanding and positive. With new insights, approaches, […]