Respectful Parenting: Janet Lansbury Unruffled The Bad Advice I Gave About Toilet Training
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Jul 15, 2025 Janet reflects on her past potty training advice after a parent's unexpected success using the opposite approach. She discusses the significance of child-led toilet learning and the importance of autonomy. The episode highlights the emotional challenges faced by families during this process, encouraging parental trust in their child's instincts. Clear boundaries and supportive guidance emerge as key factors in navigating the often stressful journey of toilet training.
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Trust Kids' Natural Motivation
- Trust children's natural motivation and abilities to achieve potty learning autonomously with support.
- Encourage practice opportunities, set reasonable boundaries, and welcome uncomfortable feelings to help children get unstuck.
Parent's Potty Training Struggle
- A parent shared her 3.5-year-old daughter's resistance toward potty training despite readiness.
- The daughter showed fear and avoidance, contrasting with other areas where she overcomes fear.
Parent's Potty Training Update
- The parent tried Janet's advice of trusting the child but saw no progress after a year.
- Eventually, they firmly pushed potty training at age four, breaking through initial fear.