By Muna Chongo | Submitted On July 23, 2009
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Potty training is not a race, and there is no evidence that early potty trainers are any more successful or happy as adults compared to those who potty trained a little later. So give yourself permission to take the time to understand your child and understand the best things you can do to facilitate the process. Toilet training …show more content…
Many mothers find that it is helpful to seek the counsel of other mothers who have potty trained sons to see what worked for them. Training boys is a lot longer process than potty training girls. Boys are less motivated and therefore less cooperative during toilet training.
Potty training girls is easier than training boys. The evidence that supports this thinking is that mothers are usually the potty trainers so since they have the same anatomy, little girls may catch on quicker. Some also believe that this is so because most of the time, the mothers are the ones doing the toilet training at home.
Potty training charts are very simple to use and can help motivate your toddler to use the toilet. The way a training chart works is quite simple: every time your toddler uses the toilet or his potty seat, he gets to put another sticker on the chart. These charts are a helpful incentive when toilet training because your child is able to view tangible evidence of their accomplishments! Potty training charts are used by daycare providers and child psychologists. You can put your child's name on the potty training chart, and use a smiley face sticker for each time that your child is successful in going to the potty. Success at toilet training improves self image and the ability to concentrate in school and in therapy. Successful toilet training is really a management issue. Nowhere is good management more helpful than during house