Overview

Successful potty training begins with knowing a child's personality. This practical guide provides the tools and guidance parents need.

No two children experience the toilet-training process in exactly the same way. While some kids might be afraid to even go near the bathroom, others may know when to go...but still never seem to make it there in time. This helpful guide takes the stress out of this challenging rite of passage, giving parents much-needed advice to help them identify what approach will work for their child’s temperament. The book distinguishes between common childhood personality types, providing easy techniques tailor-fit for all kinds of kids, whether they’re stubborn or willful, clinging to diapers, afraid to move on, or just late-bloomers. The book shows how to:

determine a child’s readiness to begin potty training • gradually move children past their existing comfort zone, without causing undue pressure • handle accidents and temporary setbacks

This straight-talking guide enables readers to help every child make this important life transition free of worry and in the way that’s right for him or her.

About the Authors

Peter L. Stavinoha, Ph.D. (Dallas, TX), is a clinical neuropsychologist in the Center for Pediatric Psychiatry at Children’s Medical Center of Dallas and associate professor in psychiatry at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He is a regular guest on Good Morning Texas where he gives expert parenting advice on common issues facing children and families.

Sara Au (Orlando, FL) is a journalist specializing in parenting and health issues.