Category — Potty Training

 By Dr. Roger McIntire

Just when it seems you’re getting the knack of parenting, your child enters the “No” stage. Learn how to handle the power struggle between you and your toddler.

Two-year-old Joshua’s “No!” is accompanied by a sly look at Mom. He is testing his mother’s limits, but he is also trying to navigate his own limits. He is asking, “Are my parents a part of me, or do we think independently?”

You’ve just started to finally make some parenting progress on the basics of sleeping, eating, and successful toilet training . . . and then the “No” stage takes over.

Weary parents, don’t despair! Here are some tips to help you manage these trying times.

Your Child and No!

A few months ago Joshua learned his hand was part of him, and his mommy’s finger between his first teeth was not. This leads to two conclusions: Biting mommy’s fingers doesn’t hurt him but the consequences vary, and biting his own fingers hurts every time.

Not long after this discovery of independence, the milestones of eating, sleeping, and toilet training become the early battlegrounds for the “No” stage. Here, a child has an advantage because he has his own inside information: “Aren’t you hungry?” “No.” [Read more →]

I came across this really useful great idea post here is the link so you know what i mean . http://homemakerbarbi.blogspot.com/2008/04/works-for-me-wednesday-potty-chair.html

Its great if your showing your tot how to potty train.

Potty training is a daunting experience for toddlers and parents alike. Mom and Dad are anxious to get their tots out of diapers and the wee ones can’t decide if they are about to pee pee or have already done the deed. Too see what other desperate parents are doing , [Read more →]

Here is something all parents should know that Huggies is the best diaper ever made. Ive had lots of experience with them a been taking care of babies for ten years and I’m a mother. You get less leaks with them,and their very stretchy and strong. I have tried other diapers but they only gave him rashes and it always leaked. They might be more pricey but their worth the money and less hassle.