About Toddlers: Potty Training: Sometimes, Your Child Isn't Ready

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Toddlers Toddlers Potty Training Activities From Stephanie Brown, your Guide to Toddlers Potty Training: Sometimes, Your Child Just Isn't Ready A mother writes about potty training: "My child is potty training today. We have stuffed her full of drinks and she pees about every 10 to 15 minutes. She has used the potty several times when we take her to it at timed intervals. She does not seem to understand that when she feels the urge, she should go sit on the potty herself. She pees wherever she is sitting (a few times on us) and does not seem to mind. I do not want to 'catch' her pee all day long. What do you suggest we do?" I get questions like this quite frequently. The answer I have, however, may not be one that many parents want to hear. What you should do is stop potty training. But don't look at it as quitting or as a setback. Think of it more like taking a break. The reason: Your child is not ready to potty train yet. Read more of this answer or share your own thoughts. Join the September Blog Carnival on Grandparents Calling all daddy and mommy bloggers (and anyone else who blogs on family issues): There's a new blog carnival slated to go live in September that will focus on the topic of Grandparents and Grandparenting. Deadlines for submissions will be Aug. 30, so fire up the blog and get crackin'. Here are the rules for the carnival and you can learn more about how to send your submission to Grandparents Guide Susan Adcox here. Moving Up: Starting Preschool If your toddler is moving up in the world and headed off to preschool this year, Amanda's got all the information you need to be prepared, organized and well-rested. Toddlers Ads Toddlers ADHD in Toddlers Activities for Child Autistic Child Bedtime for Toddlers Featured Articles Books to Prepare Your Toddler for a New Baby How to Make Sidewalk Chalk Parent Review: Potty Scotty Kit Toddler Forum Twitter Facebook   More from About.com Plan a Unique Vegas Wedding The minister, music and champagne are just the beginning -- why not get married aboard a helicopter or have a pirate swing in to deliver your rings? Arrrr! More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Stephanie Brown Toddlers Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Toddlers newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Fun Summer Activities Toddler Discipline Parenting Tips Product Recalls Potty Training E-Course Advertisement