The Oh Crap! Potty Training Podcast
86: Toy Time Outs
Oct 8, 2024
Toy timeouts may not be the best strategy during potty training. Taking away a child's favorite toy can create feelings of insecurity. Instead, immediate consequences are more effective for kids under six. Emphasizing connection and curiosity fosters a supportive learning environment. Nurturing a child's experience leads to positive behavior and a stronger parent-child bond. Discover effective tips for a smoother potty training journey!
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- Using toy timeouts during potty training can make children feel unsafe and insecure, hindering their learning process.
- Nurturing connection and emotional regulation in parents is essential for fostering a positive and supportive potty training experience.
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Revising Potty Training Techniques
The recent revision of the potty training book highlights significant changes in approaches to behavior during potty training. One key shift involves the removal of the toy timeout strategy, which was previously suggested as a tool to redirect a child's focus on potty training. This is due to concerns that it can be punitive, especially when parents mistakenly take away a child's comfort object, like a lovey, as a consequence for behavior. Instead of using such tactics, the emphasis is now on understanding and nurturing the child's emotional state during potty training to promote autonomy and learning.
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