Dealing With Successes And Accidents During Potty Training
During the potty training process, you can expect that you are going to deal with a series of successes and accidents with your toddler as they begin to learn how to use the toilet on their own. The most important factor to consider during this time is how you will react to your child and handle each situation.
Support and encouragement is a very important element for children during this time. However, the topic of success with using the toilet is treated differently with each child depending on the ideals of their parents. Some mothers will prefer to reward their toddler when they have been able to use the toilet on their own. Although this works, it is not always an approved method of teaching because many mothers don’t want to imply to their children that they will always receive a reward in these situations since it can cause confusion for the child later on in life. Alternatively, other mothers will not present rewards, but will instead praise their child.
Sometimes your child may do almost everything right during their bathroom process but forget a few steps. In these instances, you may want to praise them or reward them for the correct steps that were used but remind them of steps that were forgotten. Most children forget a few steps when they first begin, but will be more likely to remember if you can reaffirm the correct steps that they did take. The methods and approaches that you use towards success can vary to help keep your child interested and show that you approve of their good work. You can also try out different methods to try to discover which option works best for your toddler.
When dealing with accidents, it’s important to remain reassuring and understanding. Your toddler is not always going to get it right and will likely need to practice many times before they are truly ready to start using the toilet on their own. In messy situations, it’s common for parents and new mothers to get frustrated and even a little upset with their child. However, it’s important to remember not to approach your toddler with a bad attitude or anger, because this can reverse the good effects of the potty training lessons that you have completed together. When you notice an accident has happened, it is better to treat the situation with a matter-of-fact tone or even a little bit of surprise to keep the situation lighthearted. The main goal here is that you never want to make your toddler feel ashamed or embarrassed. Simply explain to them that accidents happen and that they will have a chance to do better next time.
Having the right attitude and tone is always important when you are potty training your toddler. When your child feels comfortable with interacting with you whether they succeed or have a few accidents during potty training, they will be more likely to catch on to the basics very quickly. Above all, remember to have patience with your toddler and give them time to learn everything correctly.