| When potty training boys, the day your child ditches | | | | above all else, as fun as possible. Try adding a little |
| the diapers is a milestone for both you and your big | | | | excitement into it by using a doll who can act as your |
| boy. But as many parents know, potty training boys | | | | son's potty pal through the whole experience. Potty |
| are not always the easiest experiences and there are | | | | training charts are also excellent tools that encourage |
| always bumps along the way. With these tips in hand, | | | | and motivate potty use, thus making it less daunting. |
| you can make potty training as easy and stress-free | | | | 5. Painful bowel movements caused by a lack of fiber |
| as possible. | | | | in his diet |
| Issues Faced When Potty Training Boys | | | | Solution: Ditching the diapers is hard enough as it is and |
| 1. Trying to train your son without the necessary | | | | painful bowel movements only add another element of |
| communication skills | | | | difficulty into the equation. Make sure your child is |
| Solution: It's better to wait until your little guy develops | | | | consuming an adequate amount of fruits, vegetables |
| further communication skills so he understands simple | | | | and fluids, especially water. If your child is constipated, |
| instructions and words associated with using a potty. | | | | hold off on potty training him until his bowel |
| Try using repetition with a daily routine that introduces | | | | movements become more regular. |
| and teaches your child pre-potty training skills. | | | | 6. Rushing the process by not setting aside sufficient |
| 2. Your child is getting mixed signals from other | | | | time |
| caretakers who have different potty methods | | | | Solution: Teaching your child takes time, effort and |
| Solution: Discuss and agree in advance with all of | | | | patience. Don't expect your child to pick it up after one |
| those involved in your child's life that you have a | | | | look at the potty and an hour in the bathroom; rather, |
| specific potty training program and any varying | | | | reserve a weekend or a couple of days to devote the |
| instructions will confuse your child. Odds are, everyone | | | | time and attention your child needs and more |
| involved will understand and will work with you to help | | | | importantly, deserve. |
| your little man conquer the potty. | | | | 7. Potty training your son during a stressful, difficult time |
| 3. Reacting disapprovingly when accidents occur | | | | Solution: If your child is in the midst of a difficult situation |
| Solution: No matter how much training, motivation and | | | | or emotion upheaval, hold off on the potty training. Let |
| encouragement you give your child, accidents are | | | | his life find some consistency, whether that takes a |
| inevitable. Punishing your child for having an accident | | | | couple days, weeks or months, and then work on |
| will only make the process stressful for both you and | | | | potty training. |
| him. It can also lead to future physiological problems. | | | | Potty training boys is never an easy feat. There are |
| Take a couple moments to assess the situation, | | | | obstacles and lessons to be learned by both you and |
| compose yourself and reassure your child that | | | | your son. Yet with these tips in hand, you can try to |
| accidents happen. Be wary of the tone of your voice. | | | | make it a little less stressful and much more exciting. |
| 4. Stressing your child out to the point of distress and | | | | Remember, it's an adventure! With many setbacks and |
| constipation | | | | successes ahead of you and your son, you can make |
| Solution: This should be a learning experience and | | | | the most of potty training boys! |