Potty Train Nature’s Way

Have you ever met an adult that was not potty trained?  I haven’t. Don’t worry that if you take a laid back approach you’ll still be changing diapers in elementary school. Bladder control is a physiological function and not something that can be controlled with behavioral remedies.  Rewarding children with stickers, charts and toys doesn’t speed up the process. The more firm or hands-on you are with your child, the more control issues may arise. You didn’t reward your child for walking for the first time so why would you reward him for bladder control? It takes the average child at least 12 months to master this task. Girls typically begin to use the potty at 2 1/2 years old and boys around their 3rd birthday.

For more tips, check out Kimberley’s book, The Go-To Mom’s Guide.