Potty Training - Wheaton,IL

Hi,
I had a similar problem when my son was 3. He'd go potty with the babysitter but never home. First I suggest at home is removing the pull up. It feels liks a pamper and doesnt help. (Especially after one acident, kids do not like that feeling.) Also, try turning pottytraining into a game. Try puttung cheerios or fruit loops in the pot and have your son shoot the cereal. I know it seems odd, but my son loved shooting the cheerios and it also taught him how to aim!

i have the same trouble at our house

could you forward any good advice

Hi K.,

You are exactly right. Your son is getting a certain type of attention from you that he is craving. If you move the attention your giving him off of potty training and onto something else, say a special daily reading time or cooking dinner together, he will realize that fighting the potty with you is not going to get him the attention he wants. Also, find out the exact potty routine your babysitter is going through with him. Children love routine and it makes life easier for them. They know what to expect. Good Luck and I hope this works out for you.
And just so you know a little about me, I'm a child development specialist for ages 0-3. I'm expecting my first baby this week actually.

Try asking your son if he wants to go potty like daddy does standing up. (Of course, you'll have to put him on a stool so he can reach the toilet.) My 2 1/2 year old did it and loves going potty now!