How to Potty Train Your Toddler Without Pressure

Beth Lytle
It's important to remember that not every method works for all children and that most parents have a difficult time training at least one of their children. The child may be frustrated or even scared during the learning process and the parents often don't know how to deal with the issues that come up during training or feel like they are getting nowhere. It is important to look for the signs that your child is ready to be potty trained. Children develop at a different rate and not all are developed or ready to learn at the same age as the last one. It can be more difficult to potty train a child once they have reached 2 and a half years old, yet some children still are not ready. By forcing the issue, the parent may be may creating a negative environment or situation for the child without meaning to, which can ultimately make potty training a nightmare for both the parents and the child. If your child can tell you when he or she needs a diaper change and has shown an interest in the bathroom or toilet, the child is most likely ready to be potty trained.

Kids usually do the opposite, so asking a child if they have to use the potty may have the opposite effect. This method may work for some parents during potty training, but most of the time, the child will tell the parents no regardless of whether or not they have to go to the bathroom. Instead, parents should explain to the child that when he or she has to go potty, they will need to let the parent know, so they can help them in the bathroom. Remind the child to tell you throughout the day.

usually do the opposite, so asking a child if they have to use the potty may have the opposite effect. This method may work for some parents during potty training, but most of the time, the child will tell the parents no regardless of whether or not they have to go to the bathroom. Instead, parents should explain to the child that when he or she has to go potty, they will need to let the parent know, so they can help them in the bathroom. Remind the child to tell you throughout the day.

Published by Beth Lytle

Based in the Midwest, Beth Lytle has been writing professionally since 2008. Working as an editor and with recent work published on eHow, LiveStrong and the Bayer Aspirin website, Lytle is a self-made freela...  View profile

  • Never ask your child if they have to use the potty during training.
  • Remain patient and calm no matter what.
  • Be prepared to clean up a lot of accidents.
"Parents should be prepared to implement potty training over a weekend or time off from work and the child should be taken out of diapers and wear underpants around the house."

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