Kids Clinic: Toilet Training Tips!
Summary
Aoife Lee, a parent coach from parentsupport.ie, joins hosts Ciara Kelly and Shane Coleman to discuss toilet training. They cover recognizing readiness signs, the importance of timing, and preparing the home environment. The conversation emphasizes staying calm during accidents, avoiding negative reactions, and understanding that nighttime dryness often lags behind daytime training.
Topics discussed
Introduction to the Kids Clinic segment on toilet training
Guest introduction and the importance of timing
Parental pressure and following the child's lead
Identifying signs of readiness for potty training
Preparing equipment and environment in advance
Managing expectations when plans don't work
Handling resistance and recognizing when a child is not ready
Staying calm and avoiding negative reactions to accidents
Avoiding unhelpful questions and using incentives
Maintaining hope through multiple attempts
Nighttime dryness and bedwetting challenges
Practical tips for managing nighttime accidents
Signs of nighttime readiness and closing remarks
Show sign-off
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