A while ago, I started to attempt to potty train Michael. Needless to say it didn't go well at all. He had no interest and could have cared less if he peed in his pants. I am trying again, but now with school, I am a little gun shy about sending him in underwear. School mentioned that when kids start potty training, they will follow what ever protocol is followed at home. At this point, I think I am just going to have him in underwear when we are at home and if he is out with us, but I don't think I'm ready to make him go with no underwear at school, since I am not convinced that he is really ready. I think this is more to get him used to sitting on the potty than actually getting him to train. He'll sit there and we'll sing the ABC song. This also helps him to learn his ABC's. I know this approach may be considered confusing to some people, but for now I think the best thing to do is to take it slow and see how he does. I plan to put together a sticker chart so that he can see his progress and after so many stickers he can get a prize. I have been reluctant to use prizes, but I am caving and am going to at least attempt it to see if it helps him. Michael is now 3 years and 2 1/2 months. If he's not ready, I don't want to push him, but I do want to give him the opportunity to learn to go on the potty vs just in his diaper. If anyone has any suggestions on potty training, please comment. Even if you think that this is a bad way to potty train, please let me know and let me know why so that I can figure out if I should just hold off til he is completely ready.
Michael will continue to go to school through the summer a couple of days a week, so waiting til summer is not going to help. Also, the weather this week is really really crappy and the chances of us leaving the house for long periods of time are slim to none. I figure if we are going to be house bound mostly anyway, why not take advantage and to potty training. Michael's expressive language is getting better. I am hoping that with his increased ability to express himself, he will be more likely to tell me if he has to pee and maybe just maybe this will help him feel a little more independent.
Amy
Right there with you! As you know Micheal and my 2 are almost the same age....I haven't wanted to push it, but feel like I need to start. Mine start school June 30th and would love for them to be done by then. Please share if the sticker reward system works! Good luck! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm officially starting with the Crazies next weekend...I'm petrified!
ReplyDeleteWell, it was a total failure. Michael has no interest in the potty. His speech delay may be playing a role. He is probably moving to another classroom with more attention. Hopefully this will help with his potty training.
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