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Here is a link to a great article about one mom's experience with potty training and the "tips and tricks" she learned along the way: Potty Training Tips And, on a totally unrelated note, my daughter saw these on TV this morning. Interesting concept....a hamster cage and system like the old "Habitrail" I had as a kid...minus the pooping the peeing hamster! What do you all think of them? Cute! Post by Suzanne Riffel, author of "The Potty Boot Camp: Basic Training for Toddlers" - a new, fast... Read Full Story
Kelly Pryce: When you tell someone you're a potty training a toddler, what you are really saying is "my house is covered in human poop and pee." My first child potty trained at four years old and I was not going to allow that to happen again. He was still in diapers, but could tell me that I needed to up his fiber content. What comes out of a kid after two is terrifying. I am convinced my daughter is only eating yarn and cheesy sausage balls. I am done with diapers. I am now trying to let... Read Full Story
Most preschoolers are kinesthetic learners (that is, very hands-on) and love the bright, colorful Melissa and Doug play food found in nurseries and preschools. The kids learn a lot just from making up their own games; they’re keen observers and imitators. You’d be amazed to see them practicing the cooking and cleaning tasks they’ve seen mom or dad perform in the real kitchen, murmuring phrases to themselves like they hear them do “hmm…need 2 cups milk…milk, milk, milk” or “it burning oh, no... Read Full Story
Below is a link to an article by Laurie Boucke, which outlines the medical community's views on infant potty training (also known as elimination communication.) She gives a very unique perspective on the topic - and how BILLIONS of people in the world think it is very natural and typical to never diaper their children. She also presents on of the best arguments I've ever hear about why early potty training is not damaging to children. "If any harm is caused during any form of toilet training... Read Full Story
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Do toddlers experience anxiety during potty training? The answer is YES!! Many parents become flustered when their easygoing, exploratory baby turns into a clingy insecure toddler – when potty training. Who would’ve thought that a toddler so young suffers from anxiety and worries all the time?
As upsetting as these anxieties may be for parents, it is just as upsetting for your toddler. These are all signs that your child is development is right on track – so do not look at this as a BAD... Read Full Story
Toddler Tantrum or Just New Parenting Skills Needed?
Stubborn I think is Sarah's new middle name. What she likes and does not like is evident already, even at her young age. From a very young age she started to assert her authority on the family with baby tantrums . The barrier of not having verbal language skills has not been a barrier for Sarah. She has been able to communicate well, even though she has a very limited vocabulary. She only uses simple but effective language to... Read Full Story
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