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The Evidence Behind the Go Potty 3-Step Method
Read more: The Evidence Behind the Go Potty 3-Step MethodMy Go Potty 3-step method offers a fresh, evidence-based approach to potty training, developed through an in-depth review of peer-reviewed research, clinical guidelines, and child development theory. As a children’s research nurse and NIHR Doctoral Fellow, I used my knowledge to create this method to provide a developmentally sensitive, scientifically sound alternative to outdated, one-size-fits-all approaches.…
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What your toddler thinks about potty training
Read more: What your toddler thinks about potty trainingYou’ll know from your everyday experiences as a parent that your toddler doesn’t think the same way as you. Have you ever wondered what they think about potty training? Understanding this answer can unlock the key to potty training success.
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Why your child doesn’t seem ready for potty training and what to do about it
Read more: Why your child doesn’t seem ready for potty training and what to do about itAre you looking for signs of ‘readiness’ so you can potty train? Did you know there are over 40 different skills involved in potty training and you can help your child to learn every single one!? If you want your child to be ready for potty training, here is what you need to do.
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How to help a child who will only poo in a nappy
Read more: How to help a child who will only poo in a nappyIf you are struggling with potty training because your child will only poo in a nappy, this is one of the most challenging situations to try and manage alone. The solution lies in understanding that your child’s attachment to their nappy is usually fuelled by feelings as well as habit. Here are my tips to…
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The 3 most important things influencing your toddler and how you can use them to successfully potty train
Read more: The 3 most important things influencing your toddler and how you can use them to successfully potty trainBetween the ages of 0-5 years, children are driven by 3 key developmental goals: 1. Pleasing you and receiving your praise and approval, 2. Growing up and, 3. Being able to do things on their own. These powerful drivers are influencing your child’s interactions, preferences, relationships, choices, identity, self-esteem and basically everything in between. Knowing…
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The most unhelpful thing to say when potty training
Read more: The most unhelpful thing to say when potty trainingHow many times have you said “do you need to pee?” only to be told “NO!”, even though you know the answer is really a yes? When you get a ‘no’, where does this leave you? What can you do to avoid this trap and help teach your child about consent along the way?
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Potty training your neurodivergent child: 10 tips for success
Read more: Potty training your neurodivergent child: 10 tips for successWhat’s the best way to approach potty training a neurodivergent child (with developmental delay, learning disabilities or autistic spectrum disorders?) What about children who struggle to communicate or are non-verbal? Should you use a different process or follow mainstream potty training approaches? This blog explores the answers to these important questions.
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Potty training without the sticker charts
Read more: Potty training without the sticker chartsShould you use rewards such as sweets or sticker charts whilst potty training your child? Here’s why external motivators aren’t as helpful as you might think.