Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Potty Training

I have received some wonderful advice by blogging so I am turning to my friends for some more advice.
I really would like to start potty training Allie. She is almost 2 and a half. SHe knows what to do but she is pretty stubborn. I would like to know everyone's tricks. I have heard a few but would like to know how other people did it. I have tried potty treats but it didnt work very well. Thanks everyone for all of your advice!!!

Story of the day: SO i was keeping the Thrash boys and all of the kids were outside. IT was getting ready to be map time so I ran in to turn the fans on (for noise). I have this huge metal fan. I had my left hand on the metal part and when i plugged it in with the other hand it shocked me. I am not tlaking about a little shock. THis was a chock to where i could barely walk straight. I screamed really loud so madison came running in. I ran (not straight) grabbed the phone and ran outside knowing that AJ would know how to call 911 if needed. I first tried to call Robert and then my cousin who lives across the street. NO one answered. By the time I finished trying to cal people I was feeling better. My right arm hurt and it went through my middle finger so that finger hurt and I had a headsche for awhile but overall I am fine.It was the scariest experience I have ever had and the closest I have been to calling 911. Tonight Robert looked at the fan and it turns out there are some exposed wires at the end of where you plug it in.

3 comments:

Linda! said...

Motivation is the key to success with children over 2. You can find some free downloads that may work for you at www.PottyTrainWithBabySigns.com/dl.html

Good luck in your potty training adventures with Allie!

Linda

Jessica said...

Nicole,

Dr. Pete Stavinoha is a child psychologist at the hospital where I work - Children's Medical Center in Dallas, TX. He just wrote a great book called Stress-Free Potty Training (www.stressfreepottytraining.com), and he outlines the importance of training a child according to her personality.

It sounds like Allie might fall into the strong-willed child category. Smiles... Dr. Pete offers specific tips for each of five distinct personality types.

Dr. Pete also offers a few (immediately gratifying!) tips in a video here: www.childrens.com/Media/video/Potty-Training.cfm

Good luck with Miss Allie!

Sarah said...

I let Brenna decide when she was ready. I didn't make a big deal out of it at all. I made going to the potty the reward in itself.

When she decided she was ready, she went to panties day and night and only had a handful of accidents,even at night. It was so easy.

Piper is showing signs of being ready (asks to use the potty) I am putting her off until we get back from our trip. I'm hopeful she will be as easy as Miss B.