''Booty'' Camp Toilet Training: A Parent's Guide to Doing It Right the First Time!

By Shannon Holmes Shedden

My daughter throws a temper tantrum every time I ask her to come to the bathroom, why is this happening? How do I start toilet training?
These questions are a couple of many that parents have when introducing toilet training. This handbook outlines what we believe to be a successful plan for assisting you in toilet training your child. We go through step by step a plan of action, address issues that may arise and answer typical questions that you have as a parent.
Our combined 30 years of experience in the Early Childhood Education field and our wealth of knowledge in this area has already helped hundreds of parents get through a challenging phase with great success. Join us now and embark on a great adventure of toilet training!!!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Mar 3, 2010
• ISBN: 9781450002486

Shannon Holmes Shedden

Tara Favalaro-Foye was born and raised in Burlington, Ontario, always knowing from the age of fifteen that she wanted to work with children. Tara graduated from Mohawk College with honors in Early Childhood Education. She has been working in the ECE field for over 22 years, presently overseeing programs and working with new families as they make the transition into daycare. She continues to live in Burlington, enjoys spending time with her husband and their dogs, Tucker and Piper as well as the rest of their family. ============ Shannon Holmes Shedden has had a love for children from an early age. She grew up in the Burlington area and now resides in Ancaster, Ontario. She obtained her Early Childhood Education when she graduated from Mohawk College. She has been in the field for twelve years, and is currently the program coordinator for a preschool program. Her home life keeps her busy with her husband, step daughter and her puppy Bailey as well as her loving family.

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CONTENTS

1. Where to begin?

2. How do I prepare for the toilet training experience?

3. The toilet vs. the potty?

4. All about underwear

5. Reward systems

6. Reactions and responses

7. Bowel movements

8. Behaviour situations

9. Tips and suggestions

10. The colouring book,

1

Where to begin?

We are about to answer the question every parent asks . . . . When do you start toilet training??? Well of course there is no easy answer. Generally, we would say around the age 2-21/2 range they will be ready to toilet train, however anywhere from 18 months on, your child could start showing any of the following signs . . . .

Untitled-1.jpg Readiness signs:

Untitled-1.jpg Staying dry for long periods of time.

Untitled-1.jpg May have some language to verbally tell you

Untitled-1.jpg Not wanting their diaper on—wanting to wear big girl/boy underwear.

Untitled-1.jpg Wanting to flush the toilet—has interest in the washroom.

Untitled-1.jpg Waking up dry from a nap or in the morning.

Untitled-1.jpg Grabbing or holding self (diaper area).

Untitled-1.jpg Showing interest in sitting on the toilet.

Untitled-1.jpg Recognizing that they’ve had a bowel movement

It is important to remember that every child develops at a different rate. Your child will not likely come to you and say all of a sudden that they want to wear underwear or that they have to go pee or pooh. Your child may have a wide variety of vocabulary, which may make you think that they’ll tell you when they’re ready to go . . . however that’s not typically the case. It