Cheat Sheet for Parents:

Reminders of Dos and Don’ts in

Each Block of Learning

Block One: Peeing and Pooping on the Potty While Naked,

Either with Prompting or Without

By far the most nerve-wracking days are the first few of potty
training. Here’s a few reminders in those first days:

•   Do  not be  attached    to  how long    this    block   takes.  Usually one to  three   days    but not

always.

•   Look    for progress,   not perfection!

•    Do not ask if  your    child   has to  go, prompt  by  telling.    “Come.  It’s    time    to  go  to  the

potty.”

•    Be  watchful    without     stalking.  Don’t   overprompt   or  hover.  This    will    create  pressure

on  the child   and will    backfire    in  resistance.

•   Stay    off your    phone.

•    Use     easy,   natural     catch   times   (upon   waking,     before  and     after   sitting,    eating,     car

rides,  before  nap or  bedtime).

•   This    is  just    another thing   you are teaching    your    child.   Lead    with    confidence,     silliness,

and creativity.

•   Do  not post    on  Facebook.   It  will    undermine   your    confidence.

•   Don’t   be  afraid  to  use the Red Solo    Cup Trick.

•   Do  not expect  self-initiation.    If  it  happens,    wonderful   .   .   .   but it  won’t   be  consistent,

so  it’s    unreliable.

•   All you are doing   is  bringing    your    child   from    I’m Clueless    to  I   Peed    to  I’m Peeing  to