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I have not changed a nuclear toddler-plus diaper in over a week and a half, and I think I am more giddy with excitement, pride and relief than I was on the day I graduated University. I am actually really surprised at how hard and all-consuming potty training has been. Harder than breastfeeding and sleeplessness, for me: a stunningly long and complicated process I kind of didn't expect.Although I've been half-heartedly trying to get my two-and-a-half year old to use the adult potty for about six months now, progress didn't start in earnest until several weeks ago, when I decided we needed to hunker down in the house for the weekend, naked and focused. Well, he was naked and I was focused and without a diaper on, learning happened very quickly.
But there are still accidents, puddles dripping from pants and sudden anxious shrieking from the backseat, when we're stuck in a traffic jam. Nights are a whole new ball of wax, one I haven't started to burn yet.
So I've been doing more research, and I came across Stephanie Brown's very useful column on the "Don'ts" of potty training. I like the part about not listening to anyone when it comes to potty training and I'm also taking heed on her wise words to not make accidents into a big deal. And I just discovered that About.com actually has a seven day e-course on potty training -- you can get tips delivered daily in your inbox about the complexities of pooping in a toilet. How inspirational!
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ReaderComments (Page 1 of 1)
4-23-2008 @ 1:29PM
Anji said...Is he not in nappies even at night? Go you! :D
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4-24-2008 @ 12:25PM
Beth Laster said...I think potty training is one of those areas where we just have to respect that it's ok for your child to go at his/her own pace - after all it's their body, not yours. If you're working harder at it than your child is, maybe it's time to back off. It's no reflection at all on your child's intelligence or ability - sometimes, they just don't like us pushing our agendas on them!
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4-25-2008 @ 3:54PM
Keri said...Congrats to Nolan *and* Mama for a job well-done! Hope the good work keeps up. As soon as the college semester ends and grades are turned in, I will have 100% focus on potty-training my son.
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