The document provides toilet training tips for parents with children showing signs of readiness for potty training. It recommends allowing children to observe others using the toilet and talk about wetness and dryness. Parents should praise children for using the toilet and avoid shaming them if accidents occur. The process may take time, and parents should be patient and encourage their children as they learn this new skill.

1. Toilet Training Tips by Tracie Signs of Readiness Curiosity about the toilet Curious about their own bodies and yours Eliminating in the potty on occasion or after demonstration Pointing or tugging at diaper Talking about poo poo or pee pee especially before or after it has occurred Staying dry for a longer period of time (1-2 hours) Remember As signs of readiness are emerging make sure to reinforce your child’s awareness of toileting. Allow them to go to the bathroom with you or siblings. Children learn through demonstration. Talk about being wet or dry and allow them to feel their pull-up (they can always wash their hands). Also, when they have pooped, allow them to go with you to put the stool in the potty so they will learn where poop and pee pee goes.

2. Toilet Training Tips by Tracie (cont) Ready To Go Straight underwear- Good-bye pull-ups, hello panties! Begin a potty schedule and make sure to also monitor liquid intake Sit with your child and have a favorite book handy or sing a favorite song with them (if they have not gone within 5-7 minutes, they probably will not go) If they void in the potty make sure to really show that you are proud and if they don’t encourage them to try again later If accidents occur (and they will) NEVER NEVER NEVER shame them, simply remind them of where poop and pee go and continue to encourage Get everyone on board the Potty Train

3. Toilet Training Tips by Tracie (cont) Things to Ponder While potty training children are really learning how their bodies function. Sometimes they will void just a little, try to encourage them to go more while on the potty Sometimes at first children can get a little tense and have a hard time relaxing and they will not go while on the potty, but will have an accident soon after- Beware Constipation- make sure to fill your child’s diet with high fiber foods Bladder infections- make sure that wiping skills are taught properly (front to back) Sometimes it can take up to a full year for a child to be truly potty trained Don’t give up Encourage one another