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Communication is an important factor in getting on the same page as your co-parent for potty training.
Communication is an important factor in getting on the same page as your co-parent for potty training.
As co-parents, (whether that's biological, or by choice) working as a team is key to successfully assisting your child in making this transition from diapers to flush. One of the questions to answer before starting the potty training process for your toddler is to find out if you both are on the same page in terms of readiness. This is very important as consistency results in potty training success and to achieve success, your child has to be potty trained with clear communication. Communicating with your co-parent on their personal readiness for potty training and sharing your child's cues, challenges, accidents and progress while potty training will go a long way to making this process easier for both parents.
Don't force "readiness" on your co-parent, you both have to agree to not only start, but also follow through on potty training.
Differences in potty training items and terminologies can confuse your toddler and slow down the process of potty training
Differences in potty training items and terminologies can confuse your toddler and slow down the process of potty training
Potty training from two different perspectives can be quite challenging but similarities in potty training items and terminologies can go a long way. Using different potty training languages and terms will make it a bit harder for your child to understand what really is being communicated. Shopping for the same potty materials like toys, books on the subject and potty seats will make the process a lot easier for your little one. If you decide on using rewards, you need to agree on when to distribute awards and implement this in all locations the child is in.
Pick a potty training method and stick to it. Whether you want to go commando or use undies for your child, you both have to be on the same page to avoid confusing your little one.
It's ok to switch at some point, but you and your co-parent need to agree AHEAD of making any changes so that the changes are across the board.
To keep up the potty training momentum, your child needs to get into a routine
To keep up the potty training momentum, your child needs to get into a routine
Getting your child into a potty training routine is one major way to achieve potty training success. Put your child on a potty before and after nap time. Other visits to the toilet should be properly scheduled by both parents. Once your child gets into a potty training schedule, you are steps away to potty training success. Avoid unrealistic expectations, comparisons and apportioning blames. Accidents can happen and supposed progress can drop without any reason when it comes to potty training, the pressure to be done is understandable so communicate effectively and avoid the blame game!
It may not be possible to have a co-parent around all the time, or even in the same house, but focus on consistency.
Be consistent in who is co-parenting your child during the potty training process.
We know it's not always realistic to have the same people in your child's life, but when it comes to potty training it is important for the child to know form whom to take directions. When Grandma comes over is she introducing new ideas and methods? When dad gets home is he slapping on a Pull-Up(R)? By keeping the communication lines open with you and your co-parent, you'll both know what's going on. This will help you know when to chime in and when to stay silent.
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