Comments on: How Teachers Can Support Potty Training at Preschool

By: Potty Training - Peace of Mind Early Education Center

Potty Training - Peace of Mind Early Education Center — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 17:56:11 +0000

[…] Once parents have decided to start the potty training process, there are a few basics to keep in mind. Expect accidents, and be prepared – hauling around multiple changes of clothing isn’t fun, but it’s better than being caught without them. Have patience and be positive, even when an accident occurs. Children are sensitive to facial cues and voice tones, so any shaming or disappointment may actually delay the process. Offer to take your child to the potty as frequently as you feel it is relevant. Praise every effort, even if it’s as small as a child sitting fully clothed on a toilet. Encourage healthy and safe curiosity by allowing a child to flush the potty, even if s/he didn’t produce any waste (but please discourage him or her from trying to touch the water in the potty – safety first!). Toilets are big, loud, new, and different, so “never force a child onto a toilet. Ever. Even if you know the child in the corner is pooping, do not force them into the bathroom. Instead encourage them to walk to the bathroom, help them clean up and wash hands…(and) say something like ‘Next time when you need to poop you can come in here. Even if you aren’t ready to sit on the potty you can stand in here to go poop. Then when you are ready you can try the toilet.’ No judgment, just encouragement and support to get to the next stage.” (No Time for Flash Cards) […]

By: Allison McDonald

Allison McDonald — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 21:28:59 +0000

In reply to Liv.

It doesn’t surprise me that the parents don’t see this at home, it’s probably a group behavior. I would document and shadow the chid. Give the child the words to express frustration, anger etc… try to find the pattern and break it.

https://www.notimeforflashcards.com/2018/06/challenging-behavior.html

By: Liv

Liv — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 18:21:14 +0000

In reply to Allison McDonald.

Hi Allison,
I found your advice helpful as well. I am also getting my degree in ECE and a parent asked my the exact question you answered and I was not sure how to help. Thank you for your advice and this article!
I am also wondering if you could give me advice on temperament and behavior about toddlers.
I have a toddler in my class who’s temperament is very out of the blue and sometimes hits, pulls friends hair or toys away or pushes. The child is not usually provoked by others. The behavior is very out of the blue. I explain to the child that hitting or pulling hurts others and how be kind and gentle to friends. I asked the parents if things at home were going well and they said nothing changed at home. I am not sure what advice to give them..?

By: Allison McDonald

Allison McDonald — Sun, 11 Feb 2018 01:50:37 +0000

In reply to Leeane. Thank you! Yes, development is not always linear and so many things can derail continued progress. Our job is to support and encourage. Good Luck with your degree!

By: Leeane

Leeane — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 11:58:37 +0000

In reply to Allison McDonald. Hello Allison. I feel this is great advice. I come across your post whilst researching this matter for my teaching degree. Some children do regress, it's not failure on the child or the parent, it just happens.