Ok ladies, I need some advice. Our daughter just turned two in May and our pediatrician gave the go-ahead to purchase a potty chair. So we did and it’s now a fixture in her bathroom. It’s even pink. Hot pink:) I even redecorated her bathroom to add a little spunk to things. I started working with her and she was a charm. She would sit on it with her pants on and then later she’d sit on it bare bottom. I was sure this was going to be a breeze until one day she just refused and has refused ever since. I’ve read that if your child begins to show disinterest to back off and try again later. The problem with “later” is deployment. Do I try to start potty training again before my husband leaves or do I wait until after he leaves? Transitions can be a big deal with both Mommy and Daddy at home. How do you deal with transitions in your children’s lives during a deployment? I would love to hear what you have to say!
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This is just my personal opinion but in general, children react to their parents moods. So if a parent can stay calm and steady, so goes the child. I know when my hubby was deployed, on my bad days, my teen seemed to be having bad days right along with me. Hard to always control my reactions but by at least recognizing I was creating the mood in both of us, it helped stop it. As far as potty training goes, even during non-stressful times, the best advice is positive, consistent reinforcement and a willingness on both sides for success. So, I think parents should pick the time when that will be for both the child and them. Also, if they aren't potty trained until their older, don't worry, it all works out in the long run. I've never seen a school age child yet still in a diaper so somewhere along the line the child will decide to do it:).
Angela
My daughter actually showed interest at just over a year and got it right away…for about 2 weeks, then that was it. She refused to use a potty and was over two before she was REALLY potty trained.I agree with Angela in that your mood will run down to your child. So, if you do wait until the deployment and you have a positive attitude I don't see why your hubby can't just come home to a potty trained child! It may actually be easier to wait until he deploys in that the days, weeks, months leading up to the deployment will already be crazy and potty training may stress the two of you even more, just a thought. Happy training!
Shauna
Love, love, love and appreciate your advice! It all makes so much sense and has helped put things in perspective. I am wishing I could meet up with the two of you for coffee!!!
Stephanie
I'm always open to a get together, I'm in the Rutherford Co area.
Shauna