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Potty Training Autistic Children and other Special Needs

2011-11-28T23:13:00.002-05:00

When it comes to potty training an Autistic or other special needs child, there are going to be some challenges. It may require the parent(s) to come up with creative ideas to grab the attention of the child. But the one thing that is the same with all children potty training is Consistency.

Make a schedule and stick to it even if it means putting off house cleaning or errands for a few days. Dedicate time to focus on the child, find things the child enjoys doing and include them in potty training time. Be willing to stretch your boundaries to accommodate for potty training.

Understand there probably will be some potty accidents. Have your child help you clean it up and don't make a big deal out of it and praise your child for their efforts.

As the mom of an Autistic child days can be unpredictable. Keeping a schedule can help make things a little easier while being flexible. If you child loves snacks allow your child to have one while sitting on the potty. If they enjoy watching certain tv shows or movies let them watch one with the potty sitting in front of the tv. If they love video games then let them play them.

You want the child to get the feeling of using the potty. If it works better to go without underwear then do so. While the potty training process may take longer with a special needs child the tools are the same. Be consistent, always praise and utilize things they enjoy.

Also, talk with your child's pediatrician, therapists, even moms of Autistic children or those with special needs. They may have additional ideas to consider. To get started with the basics of potty training consider Pottytrainingsites potty training e-book to help you get started with potty training.

Halloween Candy And Your Child's Health

2011-10-20T13:01:00.002-04:00

Halloween And Candy

It's FALL and Halloween is just around the corner. Many are concerned about safety and how they can help their children not eat too much candy. Parents always face this issue when Halloween comes around.

Nutrition is important and more people are learning to how to get healthier and how to help their children be healthy. It is not always easy. The temptation to eat foods that are not healthy vs. eating what seems to be just a little naughty can take its toll on parents. It can cause some real struggles and arguments between parents and their children. But parents you can do something about it. You can help your children to be healthy and still allow some candy every now and then. It is true too much candy is not healthy, but when Halloween is here it is hard for children to not eat too much candy.

However you can help your children's bodies get fit by giving them Isotonix Might-a-mins to help them be healthy and strong. You can check out the children s' Might-a-mins below in the ShopBox.

Potty Training Boys and Girls Made Easy

2011-08-09T14:09:00.006-04:00

Potty Training Made Easy

Wow! Can you believe it another school year has begun in many states. Many parents are now sending their young children to school at earlier ages. Many children start day care at six weeks of age and continue in day care until either pre-K or kindergarten. It is during the day care ages that parents face getting their child potty trained. Many day cares want the child potty trained before they start pre-K. For many parents this seems frustrating, but potty training your child can be quiet simply. to learn how you can potty train your child with less frustration check out this site.

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I have helped many parens get their child potty trained by using the method talked about on this site. It is an easy step by step method and can be done in a very positive manner. So get started now and check out Pottytrainingsite.com.

Potty Training and the Farmer's Almanac

2011-03-31T11:49:00.003-04:00

Many people have their own suggestions and ideas about potty training. Some say start working on it the minute they begin walking, while others suggest waiting until the child shows signs of readiness. But..

Did you know that March 31st, April 1st, April 22nd and April 23rd are prime days for potty training according the current Farmer's Almanac?

To learn more about potty training visit the Pottytrainingsite.com

Potty Training

2011-03-13T09:44:00.002-04:00

Did you remember to "Spring" your clocks forward last night? Would you love to "Spring" forward in potty training your child successfully?

Parents would love to potty train and be done with it in an instant. It would mean no more diapers, wipes, ointment and especially carrying around a diaper bag. There would be the freedom to spend more time outdoors this spring. Best of all it means your child can enjoy the swimming pool this summer!

No matter how old your child is, my method works in helping achieve success with potty training. Five years ago I was at wits end with my oldest son. He was nearing his fourth birthday and I had just applied for him to attend Pre-K in the fall. However, I was told he had to be potty trained to attend school.

I understand how frustrating potty training can get. I thought my child would never be potty trained and the pressure was building. My friends who created his method shared with me and have since passed on the torch so I can share it with other parents.

What would you like to know about potty training? How would you like to "Spring" into action and achieve successful potty training? For any questions you may have click here OR visit pottytrainingsite.com for more information.

Potty Training

2011-03-09T09:54:00.003-05:00

Yesterday I ran across an article about a 3 year old boy who was killed over potty training. Apparently the little boy had an accident which infuriated the mother and her boyfriend. More stunning about the story is that the mom and her boyfriend beat this child for over an hour, left him to die, ate pizza and watched a movie. To read more about the story click on this link: http://www.wtvy.com/home/headlines/117418333.html

People assume they can straight out potty train a child. Arrogance, Ignorance and Intolerance can hinder the potty training process. Parents and childcare providers can become frustrated when they assume potty training is a process all children in their care will do the same way.

Children are different and they potty train at different ages. What will work for one child may not work for another. What does your child enjoy doing that can be integrated into the potty training process? A coloring book with some crayons, a sticker book, popsicles, favorite toy are some of the things to think about.

Potty training is a learning process that mom, dad, grandparents, babysitters, etc help teach the child to do. To learn more about potty training visit Pottytrainingsite.com

Potty Training Children With Autism

2011-02-24T08:45:00.005-05:00

It's been quite some time since I've been posting on the pottytrainingsite blog. Mainly, it is due to spending a lot of time traveling and at The TEAM Centers, Inc. in nearby Chattanooga, TN. This center assists families, children and adults with behavioral and developmental disorders. They specialize in Autism, helping families in Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina and Alabama.

Recently, my middle child whom I had the greatest challenge/struggles with potty training, was diagnosed as having PDD or Pervasive Development Disorder. PDD is on the Autism Spectrum.

I have always been one to emphasize to parents who are potty training or experiencing challenges that having a schedule is so important. For Autistic children this is imperative that a schedule be set whether or not you are potty training.

Allow your child to be a part of their daily schedule. Use pictures, stickers, markers or magnets to make it child "friendly." Having structure day to day will help make things smoother not only for your child but yourself as well as the rest of the family.

Potty training does not have to be a difficult challenge. Be creative and always include your child. Include activities that they enjoy doing. Utilizing things in your child's life that grabs their attention can help motivate them when it comes to potty training.

Children with Autism must be accepted for who they are. As a specialist reminded me, children with a disorder on the Autism spectrum cannot be changed. They are who they are and parents as well as teachers and others involved in their lives have be creative, working with the child to build a successful connection.

So many times others attempt to change a child with Autism. Majority of the time that backfires leading to frustration, anger, resentment, and even guilt. It does not have to be that way.

Potty training a child with special needs such as Autism can become a breakthrough and way to bond with that child.

Jennifer

Pottytrainingsite.com

Potty Training

2010-11-15T03:45:00.003-05:00

Preparing for the upcoming holidays with a toddler can be a challenge, unless you are prepared. It's getting that time to do shopping for the Thanksgiving meal, Shopping on Black Friday and the days leading up to Christmas.

And not all the time will you have a babysitter, which leaves you stuck to take the children along. The one thing that would make life easier is to have your child potty trained in time for the holidays, right?

Getting your child potty trained means: No carrying around a bulky diaper bag, worrying about laying your child down on a diaper changing station that you have no idea if it has ever been sanitized or your child soiling their pants in the store and everyone nearby smelling it.

When you're shopping the last thing you want to be doing is carrying around a bulky diaper bag along with your purse and lots of shopping bags. You definitely do not want your child to be exposed to germs from viruses such as rotovirus, right? I rarely ever had to use the diaper changing station when I was out. For one, they were not as available as they are now. Sometimes though, looking at them alone would cause me to cringe and I refused to lay my child down on one of them. Yes, they are handy, but seriously, do you know when the last time it was sanitized? By the time you get your child secured on the table, unpack the diapers and wipes, clean your child up, put a new diaper on, get them redressed, throw the soiled diaper away, and figure out how to get your hands washed, it gets exhausting! Changing a diaper is not like when they are newborns when they will lay still. Once they master rolling over they become wiggle worms.

The most embarrassing thing to happen is to be in the middle of shopping when you realize your child is straining while having a bowel movement. Or worse yet, your child has one and how you find out along with everyone else around you is the smell. Chances are most stores are going to be packed with other shoppers.

Imagine what life would be like to have a child you can easily take to the restroom to use the potty, that most places now offer toilet seat covers.

You have the freedom to have more time to shop rather than stopping to check for a wet or soiled diaper.

The best part is that ALL the money you have spent for diapers can now be invested into Christmas gifts. Within a one year period, a family may spend upwards of $500 to $1000 a year on one child alone, just on diapers. Add to it baby wipes and the occasional use of diaper rash ointment you have spent enough to at least take you and another person on a 4 day cruise to the Bahamas!

For $27 I will explain to you the method of getting your child potty trained in one weekend. If you can spend three days focusing on getting your child potty trained, this method will be successful.

I do have to caution parents out there who have been through recent changes. A new baby, a new house, mom or dad returning to work, or any other significant changes require some settling in time, especially for children. When you believe your child is showing signs of readiness (I.E. interest in using the potty or wanting to remove soiled diapers) it is the time to prepare yourself for potty training.

So, would you rather continue to spend $10 or $20 a week in diapers and wipes or are you willing to make a one time investment of $27 in a e-book that will thoroughly teach you how to get your child successfully potty trained? Get the potty training tips you need to accomplish a milestone in your child's life in one place, in one book by people who understand and have personal as well as professional experience.

For more information and to make your one time investment, click on this link: Pottytrainingsite.com

Saving Money Pottytraining

2010-09-23T23:14:00.004-04:00

Potty training your child will save you money. Imagine saving $400, $600, or even $1000 in a year by having your childd potty trained. Having the freedom to do more exciting things or even having your child accepted into preschool can be a huge relief.

What my book does is save you money. Money that can be applied to bills, gifts, toys, clothes, food, or education. Potty training is a huge milestone that places your child into another category with children their age. They can feel like a big kid while you have the peace of mind that they are working on independence from you.

Potty training has to be considered an exciting time. It is a huge milestone as well as a wonderful time to bond with a child.

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Potty training

2010-09-09T18:42:00.003-04:00

So you are thinking about potty training and you are not sure when it is the best time to begin. When you feel your child is showing signs of readiness such as pulling their diaper or pull ups off after soiling it, attempting to sit on or use the potty, or curiosity in general about the potty may mean it's time to try potty training. The best way to know if your child is ready to use the potty is to work on it. There is not a magical time or even a magical method that universally works for all children. It is best done when not forced, there are some signs of readiness along with you and your child are ready to try it. What my method teaches is how you potty train with a positive attitude and what to do when you are facing challenges. I include many ideas and tips on how to effectively potty train your child with their cooperation. What I have shared with parents is that you, the parents are the teacher. This is a great opportunity for parents to bond with their child and also learn from them. Potty training is an important milestone in your childs life. Wouldn't you want to be the person teaching your child how they can become more independent by using the potty? See http://www.pottytrainingsite.com to learn more about the best way to potty train your child

Potty Training Boys

2010-09-02T01:02:00.002-04:00

Boys are a blessing that will keep you on your toes. Potty training boys is no exception. Like most children, boys strive for independence and will balk when you keep them from doing what they want. Potty training does not have to be restricting. What does your son enjoy doing? Give them a hand held game, a favorite toy, mp3 device or sit the potty in front of the tv to watch a favorite show or movie. Working with your child means listening to what they want. Give them comfort when it comes to potty training. Do what your child likes and most likely you have their attention and cooperation.

When to start potty training

2010-08-17T13:45:00.002-04:00

When is the best time to start potty training?

It is up to you and your child when to start. Some say wait until they show signs of readiness while others will say go for it when you are ready to work on it. The readiness signs vary with each and every child. It is okay to at least make it a trial run. As we have all heard at one time or another, "You never know until you try."

What age is best?

There is not a "magical" age to begin potty training. Again, it is up to the parent and child. One person may start as soon as a child begins walking while another may again, wait until the child is showing curiosity with the potty.

What can I do to get started, or at least try?

If you do not have a small potty or potty seat, go purchase one. Let your child pick it out. Purchase a pack of panties or underwear. To find out more ideas, become a fan of us on facebook or visit pottytrainingsite.com

Potty Training

2010-07-28T15:51:00.002-04:00

Summer time is about to end for most families and now is the transition to school time. So if you are a family in the midst of potty training at the last moment it really is not too late to successfully potty train your child.

If you can set aside time for three days whether it be on a weekend or not, potty training is possible. What does your child enjoy doing on a daily basis? Work it into the potty training plan.

In my e-course book I give you many tips along the way to help guide your child to successful potty training. Why is my method effective? I helped co write the e-course book with a positive attitude. I want to give parents effective approaches to potty training because attitude is everything when it comes to potty training. What works for one child may not for another and in my book there are numerous approaches to potty training your child.

For more information and tips on getting your child potty trained, click on this link to visit pottytrainingsite.com

10 Ideas For Potty Training

2010-07-04T14:34:00.000-04:00

1) Choose videos that your child loves to sit and watch. Place a small potty where they can enjoy them. If you have a portable video player, consider placing it in the bathroom.

2) Use a hand held game such as a beginners Leap Frog or underwater ring toss

3) If you are a parent that will allow candy or popsicles, this is a great way to grab the attention for even a short period of time.

4) Use bubbles during potty training (watch the eyes though!)

5) Play "potty bingo". Make game boards with pictures or just drawings related to using the potty (potty seat, potty chair, toilet paper, flushing the potty, washing hands, a stool to step up on, panties/underwear, a star or gold seal for the middle box). You can laminate them or dispose of them after using small stickers to cover the items.

6) Play musical potty chairs. Make it a time where you or someone else can sit on the potty alongside your child and play a favorite tune or two. When the music is done, the time is up.

7) If you have an older digital camera or if your child does, let them play with it while sitting on the potty. Some children enjoy getting to use the camera to take pictures.

8) Do you have a walkman, cd player or mp3 player? Consider letting your child choose and listen to music while sitting on the potty.

9) Some children enjoy having a snack or a favorite drink. Put a snack in a ziploc and have a cup ready to go for those times to go try to use the potty.

10) Allow your child to take a favorite toy, book or blanket with them while they go to the potty.

Your goal is to get your child comfortable and relaxed when using the potty. Utilize whatever your child enjoys doing or what relaxes them. Be sure to always praise and encourage them to use the potty. Making it fun can go a long way. As with anything, the potty training tips listed may or may not work with your child. One may work while the others may not. Working with your child to get them comfortable is important for successful potty training. Remember that this is a learning experience and the parent is the teacher helping their child accomplish a great milestone.

Potty Training Tips

2010-06-29T16:23:00.002-04:00

Make potty training a fun time by adding a game from Find It Games. I was recently asked to try one of the games out by the company. Let me tell you, it has been one of the funnest games and even more hilarious to watch grown ups nearly fight over who gets to play with it!

The games consist of a tubular device filled with beads along with items to search for. I chose the kids version but there are others such as Beach, Wizard of Oz and Zoo. While it does say for ages 8 to 98 as long as there is an adult supervising this really is a great game for a child working on potty training. It grabs their attention in a great,even educational way.

To learn more about the company and their games visit finditgames.com. You can also find them on Facebook. And through July 31st, my readers can receive a $5 off discount with the purchase of any of the games by using the promo code FIGBLOG.

A Potty Training Game

2010-06-24T16:22:00.003-04:00

Recently I was asked if I would be interested in reviewing a game by finditgames.com. One parent who is a customer service representative for the company mentioned she has used this game as a way to keep her child entertained while potty training.

I had mixed feelings about the game but I was willing to try it out.

This past Monday I received the game, the Kids version. As with the other versions available such as at the Beach or at the Zoo, there is a penny among many other items to look for.

In the kids version there is the letters of the alphabet among items such as the penny, baseball, top hat, marble, rubberband, balloon, and many more to find within thousands of beads.

In just a few days I had my two boys ages 4 1/2 and 7 1/2 trying it out besides myself, and three other friends aged 49 to 66. We all became obsessed with the game in an attempt to find the penny. It is one of the funnest games to play, mess free!

Although it says for ages 8 to 98, this is a great game for parents to play along with their children while working on potty training. It definitely caught my youngest two children's attention especially my soon to be 8 year old who is known to be ADHD.

To learn more about this game and the others offered visit finditgames.com From now until July 31st receive $5 off your order when you use the discount code FIGBLOG.

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Potty Training

2010-06-14T21:04:00.002-04:00

Summer is upon us and a great time to work on potty training. Integrating fun games to work on potty training, utilizing favorite movies while sitting on the potty, or better yet, allowing your child to have a popsicle while trying to use the potty are great ways to encourage using the potty.

Having your child potty trained in time to be accepted into preschool can be a great feeling. Imagine having one great big milestone accomplished giving you a great feeling as well as your child. Potty training in the summer time can allow for time to bond with your child just before school begins.

In as little as one weekend your child can be potty trained!

Your child potty trained means more time at the pool besides being accepted into preschool for the fall. Is your child ready for potty training? Discover how you can find out the signs of readiness and when to begin potty training by visiting the pottytrainingsite!

Free potty training e-course

2010-06-02T12:46:00.004-04:00

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Potty Training Tips

2010-06-02T12:09:00.002-04:00

What are your plans for the summer? Swimming, visiting the beach, going to a water park, hanging out in the back yard can be motivation to work on potty training. Give yourself and your child the freedom by working on potty training, getting them potty trained and the opportunity to enjoy more things to do. If you have to purchase swimmers then why not spend your money in the right place by getting your child potty trained in one weekend?

Many pool and water park facilities have rules in place regarding children who are not potty trained due to ecoli outbreaks. Getting your child potty trained gives both you and your child the chance to truly enjoy being by the pool.

Why spend more money on swimmers when you can get your child potty trained in one weekend? Swimmers are costly and if you are one to be by the pool quite often, imagine not having to remember to make sure they are in the swim bag every time. Take one weekend and focus on potty training now.

Click here to take advantage of the opportunity to get your child potty trained now and enjoy the summer days!

Potty Training

2010-06-01T13:53:00.002-04:00

Advantages to potty training before summer time gets rolling:

Your child can enjoy swimming in the big pool without the rules regarding children in pull ups or swimmies. The opportunity to enjoy day trips that just require going to the bathroom and not tugging around a huge diaper bag. Freedom now versus procrastinating just before the start of the new school year. Your child can play outside without the embarrassment of having a smelly diaper or pull up on and being made fun of by their peers. Being accepted to vacation bible school!

Start now with potty training and enjoy the success, freedom and independence that goes along with achieving this milestone. Make it a goal to work on potty training to enjoy a vacation to the fullest. Get your child potty trained just in time for vacation bible school and be accepted into preschool for the fall.

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Potty Training Tips

2010-05-18T10:57:00.002-04:00

Summer time is approaching soon and now is the time to work on potty training. When children can wear just their swim suits they have more freedoms in the swimming pools than children who have to wear swimmies. More and more public/private company swimming pools mandate that children with swimmies on either swim in the kiddie pool only (if one is on the premises), limited to a certain amount of time in the pool or are not allowed to swim at all unless potty trained. Thanks in part to serious e-coli outbreaks from contaminated pool water these restrictions are in place. Having your child completely potty trained avoids this situation.

This time is also a great time to work on potty training if your child is to attend preschool in the fall. Imagine having a potty trained child and the both of you enjoying the summer!

With my method it can take just one weekend of dedication. Focus on potty training and potty training only and you can have your child potty trained. You and your child must be in the right mindset, ready to work on this big milestone. To find out more visit the home of pottytrainingsite

Review of Lily's Potty & Pete's Potty Toddler books

2010-05-17T21:02:00.003-04:00

A short time ago I was asked to review two toddler's board books by Begin Smart. One is for potty training girls and is titled "Lily's Potty" while the other is for potty training boys titled "Pete's Potty". These two books are "age-appropriate concepts and simple language as well as colorful images".

Both board books are very cute and easy to hold for those small toddler hands. They each have 4 fold out flaps for the little ones which are easy to open. These are great little books for toddler to sit and read while on the potty! Also great for parents to read to their children as a fun exciting book preparing for potty training. I really enjoyed reading both books although my kids are all potty trained now. These by far are some of the best books I have read, related to potty training at a child's level.

Potty Training

2010-05-04T12:24:00.003-04:00

It's been almost a week since I have blogged as I have been preparing for finals before graduation!

Potty training is very close to my heart after going through so much with my middle child four years ago. I know there are so many parents who have high hopes that their child will pick up potty training quickly only to become frustrated, angry, even depressed because their child refuses to use the potty.

It's a combination of many things why a child refuses to go potty. When a parent is frustrated they will feel the tension and resist. When a parent disciplines their child because of potty training problems they will resist. There may come a time when a parent will have to step back from potty training for both them and the child to recuperate.

Having had a child with developmental delays (which I did not find out about until six months after successful potty training), behavior problems my eyes were opened to the fact that so many parents experience what I went through and sometimes even worse.

To have people come up and criticize you either bluntly or in disguise really hurts to the core especially when you have done everything you could under the sun to get your child to use the potty. You have people holding it over your head as if you are a failure as a parent because your child is not potty trained by a certain age. Then you have this wish for your child to attend preschool only to be told they won't be accepted unless they are potty trained by XX date.

I truly thought with my oldest son he would never be completely potty trained and if I did get him potty trained it would probably be after his baby brother who was newborn at the time, would be potty trained a few years later.

When I sat down with this same exact method I now offer to parents, I was doubtful it would work because nothing else had been working. As I read through the process, I developed a plan. Once I felt ready mentally and emotionally I implemented the process. In one weekend I had my son potty trained. In one sense I was very ecstatic and in another I was upset. Here was a method that worked in one weekend to accomplish a milestone for my son that took a year and a half!

Potty training is very possible with just about every child. It takes a combination of the parent being ready and the child relaxed and ready to work on it. If one or the other is not ready then most likely the time it takes to potty train will be longer. A parent must be patient and willing to be open to ideas in order to encourage their child to use the potty. I had to be open to letting my son take a favorite toy with him to the potty. In his case, it was a huge Blue's Clue's stuffed dog. He was relaxed and willing to sit on the potty and try going which he did successfully.

On the Personal Side of Potty Training

2010-04-28T22:26:00.002-04:00

When I usually post about potty training it is to the point. Today I am going to go on the personal side of potty training. What I am going to say I hope will open the eyes up of parents who are or will be potty training soon.

When you are in the stage of potty training you must do your best to Not punish your child for having potty accidents. The results may not show up right away but I can tell you that your child will resist potty training. In fact, I can promise you that your child will refuse to use the potty.

What parents do not think about is the fact that potty training is a learning process. They are the teachers. So I want to ask and for parents to take into consideration:

-Do you punish your child when they are learning to walk just because they fell while trying? Of course not.

-Do you punish your child when they are learning to talk and they don't pronounce a word correctly? Of course you don't.

-Do you punish your child when they are learning new things and obviously may not get it right the first, second, third time or beyond?

So why would you punish your child for learning to use the potty?

When they have an accident have them help you clean the mess up. Let them know it's okay let's try this again. Continue encouraging your child to go potty. To get them relaxed give them a toy to take to the potty, a book or put the small potty where they can watch a tv show or movie. Put it in the room they are most active in. Take them on a schedule with things to keep them occupied for a small amount of time. Be creative and make potty training an exciting time for the both of you.

Remember parents, you are the teacher. Praise and consistency works a lot better with potty training than punishment. Use positive reinforcement for a positive outcome.

Potty Training Tips

2010-04-26T09:44:00.002-04:00

Quick Potty Training Tips

-Potty Training can begin at anytime. There is not a "magical" age for a child to start potty training.

-Potty Training consists of the parent taking the child to the potty to make attempts at going, whether they have to go or not.

-Potty Training requires consistency. The more consistent you are, the greater your success will be.

-Potty Training IS a learning process. This is something new the child is learning. Parents are the potty training teachers.

-Potty Training with a positive attitude goes a long way.

When your child and you are ready to work on potty training, be prepared. Allow your child to be a part of the preparation. Praise your child for every attempt they make at potty training. The more positive and consistent you are the greater your chances of your child being potty trained soon.