Home Hot Topics Articles Directors' Choice Awards About Us / Contact Us Activities & Curriculum Activities for Outcome-Based Learning Arts & Crafts Music for Learning Recommended Reading Sharing Boards: What Do YOU Think? NEWSlink Current National News Conference Calendar Topics In Early Childhood Education Art and Creativity in Early Childhood Education Job Sharing Board State Licensing Requirements Stay Connected! Each month we'll send you an email filled with articles and ideas for your classroom. Subscribe Now Date: 1/11/2004 3:28:00 PM Author: Cathy B. Subject: Potty Training I am a mother of two boys. I waited until 2 1/2 to even begin potty training, with both. When we started, I knew they were ready, there was no question. We tried the pull ups, but all they did was confuse them. After about a week of that nonsense, we put on our big boy underwear and after 1 or 2 accidents, we were trained. Don't try too early and stress out your child. Sometimes that is only done for mommy's bragging rights - as you could tell! It may seem like all the other kids around are potty training earlier, but you know what? Who cares? It's not like they make fun of eachother b/c they are not. And your child isn't going to kindergarden in diapers, so wait until you see some signs of interest, then as he drinks a lot during the day, take him potty every 20-30 minutes or so (good to try on a weekend). Reward him for potty use (you know stickers, small treats, etc.) and go from there. It is over before you know it, and the anticipation is much worse. Good Luck! Name: Email: Subject

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