{"id":1893,"date":"2025-08-11T19:05:29","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T19:05:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sayyestochildcare.org\/?p=1893"},"modified":"2025-08-11T19:05:33","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T19:05:33","slug":"potty-training-tricks-and-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sayyestochildcare.org\/en\/potty-training-tricks-and-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Potty Training Tricks and Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1893\" class=\"elementor elementor-1893\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f4895f1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f4895f1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5a338b7\" data-id=\"5a338b7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4151ecb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4151ecb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Potty Training Tricks and Tips: Helping Children Succeed with Confidence<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f819a4b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f819a4b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9fed104\" data-id=\"9fed104\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94f522c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"94f522c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1152\" src=\"https:\/\/sayyestochildcare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-2025-05-19T160045.180-1-2048x1152.jpg\" class=\"attachment-2048x2048 size-2048x2048 wp-image-1895\" alt=\"teddy bear on a potty seat\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sayyestochildcare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-2025-05-19T160045.180-1-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/sayyestochildcare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-2025-05-19T160045.180-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sayyestochildcare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-2025-05-19T160045.180-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sayyestochildcare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-2025-05-19T160045.180-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sayyestochildcare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-2025-05-19T160045.180-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sayyestochildcare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-2025-05-19T160045.180-1-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5770090 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5770090\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-10c2e96\" data-id=\"10c2e96\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fe9380 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1fe9380\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Potty training is a big milestone\u2014for toddlers and the grown-ups helping them! While every child\u2019s journey to becoming potty independent is different, there are some tried-and-true strategies that can make the process smoother, more positive, and even fun.<\/p><p>At Say Yes To Childcare, we support families and teachers through every stage of early development\u2014including the potty-training years. Whether you&#8217;re just getting started or navigating setbacks, these tips can help guide the way.<\/p><p><strong>\ud83e\uddfb 1. Wait Until They&#8217;re Ready<\/strong><\/p><p>The number one rule? <strong>Follow the child\u2019s lead.<\/strong> Readiness signs include:<\/p><ul><li>Staying dry for longer stretches<\/li><li>Showing interest in the toilet<\/li><li>Being able to follow simple directions<\/li><li>Expressing discomfort with dirty diapers<\/li><\/ul><p>Trying too early can lead to frustration. Trust that it will happen when the child is developmentally ready.<\/p><p><strong>\ud83d\udebd 2. Create a Routine<\/strong><\/p><p>Set consistent times for potty attempts:<\/p><ul><li>After meals<\/li><li>Before or after naps<\/li><li>Every 2 hours or so<\/li><\/ul><p>Make sitting on the potty part of the daily routine\u2014even if nothing happens. Consistency helps normalize the process.<\/p><p><strong>\ud83c\udf89 3. Celebrate the Small Wins<\/strong><\/p><p>Encourage every step of progress:<\/p><ul><li>Sitting on the potty<\/li><li>Trying, even if they don\u2019t go<\/li><li>Telling you when they have to go<\/li><\/ul><p>Use <strong>cheerful praise<\/strong>, high-fives, or sticker charts. For some kids, even flushing the toilet is a thrill!<\/p><p>\ud83d\udce5 <strong>Download our Free Printable Potty Progress Chart<\/strong><br \/>\ud83c\udfa8 Let your child decorate it with stickers or color in a square every time they try!<br \/>\ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/sayyestochildcare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Teal-and-White-Illustrated-Potty-Training-Reward-Chart.pdf\">Download the Chart (PDF)<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-0697cd1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0697cd1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-b05edc4\" data-id=\"b05edc4\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd7da3c elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fd7da3c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/sayyestochildcare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-2025-05-19T160127.930-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1900\" alt=\"child flushing the potty\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sayyestochildcare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-2025-05-19T160127.930-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sayyestochildcare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-2025-05-19T160127.930-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sayyestochildcare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-2025-05-19T160127.930-1-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-ada6e5e\" data-id=\"ada6e5e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a8196b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a8196b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>\ud83e\uddf8 4. Keep It Positive<\/strong><\/p><p>Avoid pressure, shame, or punishments. Accidents are normal and expected. Stay calm and say something like:<\/p><p>\u201cOops! That\u2019s okay. We\u2019ll try again next time.\u201d<\/p><p>Children who feel safe and supported build confidence faster.<\/p><p><strong>\ud83e\uddfc 5. Teach the Whole Routine<\/strong><\/p><p>Potty training is about more than just going pee or poop\u2014kids also need to learn:<\/p><ul><li>Pulling down pants<\/li><li>Wiping (with help at first)<\/li><li>Flushing<\/li><li>Washing hands<\/li><\/ul><p>Model the process step by step and turn it into a predictable, encouraging routine.<\/p><p><strong>\ud83e\uddf4 6. Dress for Success<\/strong><\/p><p>Clothes that are easy to pull on and off help toddlers feel more independent. Say goodbye (for now) to snaps, belts, and tricky buttons.<\/p><p><strong>\ud83d\udcda 7. Use Books and Songs<\/strong><\/p><p>There are lots of potty-themed children\u2019s books and songs that help kids learn and feel excited. Try:<\/p><ul><li><em>Potty<\/em> by Leslie Patricelli<\/li><li><em>Everyone Poops<\/em> by Taro Gomi<\/li><li><strong>Potty Time Songs<\/strong> playlist on YouTube<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a66f858 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a66f858\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>\ud83d\udebc 8. Be Patient With Setbacks<\/strong><\/p><p>Regression is normal\u2014especially during transitions, vacations, or illness. Stay calm, and remember: every child gets there eventually.<\/p><p><strong>\u2728 Say Yes To Potty Success!<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>We\u2019re here to support you.<\/strong> If your family is starting or continuing potty training, talk to your child\u2019s teacher so we can be part of your potty team!<\/p><p>\ud83d\udce9 Want a printable version of this guide for your fridge or caregiver folder?<br \/>\ud83d\udc49<a href=\"https:\/\/sayyestochildcare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Pretty_Potty_Training_Tips.pdf.pdf\"> Download the PDF<\/a><\/p><p><em>Successful potty training starts with strong routines.<\/em> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/sayyestochildcare.org\/en\/routines-for-infants-and-toddlers\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"433\">Learn more about daily rhythms for infants and toddlers<\/a> <em>and why they matter.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-479d6a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"479d6a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/sayyestochildcare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-2025-05-19T160108.426-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1903\" alt=\"child sitting on potty with stuffy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sayyestochildcare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-2025-05-19T160108.426-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sayyestochildcare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-2025-05-19T160108.426-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sayyestochildcare.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Untitled-design-2025-05-19T160108.426-1-8x12.jpg 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While every child\u2019s journey to becoming potty independent is different, there are some tried-and-true strategies that can make the process smoother, more positive, and even fun.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1895,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"give_campaign_id":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[9,36],"class_list":["post-1893","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-education","tag-childcare","tag-potty-training"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sayyestochildcare.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1893","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sayyestochildcare.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sayyestochildcare.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sayyestochildcare.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sayyestochildcare.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1893"}],"version-history":[{"count":23,"href":"https:\/\/sayyestochildcare.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1893\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1985,"href":"https:\/\/sayyestochildcare.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1893\/revisions\/1985"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sayyestochildcare.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1895"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sayyestochildcare.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1893"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sayyestochildcare.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1893"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sayyestochildcare.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1893"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}