How Can I help my child?
Offer your child praise for successful use of the toilet or small rewards, such as stickers, every time your child goes in the potty. Keep a chart to track of successes.
Have your child flush the toilet, so they get to know the routine. Schedule potty breaks. Have your child sit on the potty/toilet without a nappy for a few minutes to recognise the process.
Praise your child for trying. You could say, ‘Well done for sitting on the potty/toilet’. Gradually reduce the praise as your child masters each part, so it becomes routine and normal.
Remain calm and reassuring as you support your child during this process.