Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled Potty Learning: What Kids Need From Us
Jul 16, 2024
In this podcast, Janet discusses the challenges of potty training and offers her gentle approach to understanding children's needs. She emphasizes the importance of empowering children and provides strategies for navigating common potty training challenges. From trust and calmness to avoiding pressure, Janet's advice aims to create a positive experience for both parent and child.
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Trust and Opportunity
- Give children opportunities to use the potty without pressure.
- Trust their process, just like learning to swim or walk.
Modeling and Acknowledging
- Provide a potty and let your toddler observe you using it.
- Acknowledge their progress without making a big deal.
Encouraging without Pressure
- Respond to a child's curiosity about the potty with a relaxed and trusting attitude.
- Tell them they can use it when they're ready, like adults.