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In this episode, I talk about why using toy timeouts during potty training might not be the best move. Taking away a beloved toy can actually make your child feel unsafe and insecure, which isn’t what we want when we're helping them learn. For kids under six, immediate and relevant consequences work best, as they can’t always grasp delayed actions. I also share why nurturing your child’s learning process through connection and curiosity is far more effective than using external rewards or punishment. Tune in for tips on building a strong, supportive potty training journey for your little one!
(00:01:34) Immediate Consequences in Potty Training
(00:04:01) Nurturing Learning for Potty Training Success
(00:08:02) Building Strong Parent-Child Connections through Safety
(00:11:01) Nurturing Connection for Positive Child Behavior
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In this week’s episode of Oh Crap Potty Training, I’m focusing on the importance of balancing short-term wins with long-term goals in parenting. We’ll look at why quick fixes, like keeping your child in a crib or using sleep sacks, might feel easier now but can create challenges down the...
Published 11/07/24
In this week’s episode of Oh Crap Potty Training, we’re tackling the tricky topic of rewards and consequences in potty training—and parenting in general. I explain why rewards can actually lead to more problems, especially with young kids, and how we can shift from a controlling approach to one...
Published 10/24/24