This post includes Phrases to Encourage Toilet Training. A few week’s ago I wrote about our son’s obstacles with toilet training. I wrote about Steve Hodge’s book, It’s No Accident
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Recently I read “3 Reasons Kids Don’t Need Toilet Training (and What to Do Instead)” by Janet Lansbury. Although my son’s situation is unique, I wish I had embraced this approach but we couldn’t at the time. He had to be toilet trained for school, and he had to be in school because I had to go back to work. Hindsight is 20/20, right?
Finding the right words to use with so much emotion (in some cases) involved can be tricky. Along the way my husband and I have worked hard to find words that support our son, that encourage him, that do not shame him, that, instead, give him respect and a semblance of control over his situation. So, I thought I would share some of those responses and approaches with you.
10 Phrases to Encourage Toilet Training
- “Yes, I can see you’re trying hard. It must be uncomfortable.”
- “I understand that it hurts. I will be here to support you.”
- “You’re crying. I can see your tears. Getting poop in your pants makes you sad. Let’s clean up together.”
- “Time to check in with your body.”
- “Try to sneak up on your poop, rather than having it sneak up on you.”
- “I am going to help you.”
- “Would you like some privacy?”
- “How does your body feel right now?”
- “Let me know when you’re ready to go to the bathroom, and I’ll help you.”
- “What do you think happens to poop if you hold it?”
What would you add?
Marnie