The Potty Training Answer Book
Description
The Potty Training Answer Book breaks down the top 200 questions parents ask when faced with the potty-training challenge.
Compiled through both her own experiences and Q&A sessions with parents, parenting expert Karen Deerwester covers the difficult-and funny-questions you'll encounter with detailed advice and information.
Real-world answers to all your potty-training questions:
- What is the average age for girls to be potty trained?
- What is the average age for boys to be potty trained?
- Does a child's temperament affect the chances of potty training accidents?
- What words should I use for body parts and bodily functions?
- Is nighttime potty training different than daytime potty training?
- Can rewards be a positive potty strategy?
Written in an easy-to-read question-and-answer format, The Potty Training Answer Book gives you indispensable tips and techniques to help you keep the potty-training process as easy and painless as possible for both you and your child.
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Person
Karen Deerwester is the owner of Family Time Coaching and Consulting and is a highly respected speaker and consultant for parents and educators. Karen gives parents practical and personal parenting solutions through her one-on-one coaching, weekly classes and seminars, and writing for South Florida Parenting magazine, FamilyTimeInc.com, and BlueSuitMom.com. She is also featured regularly on numerous other parenting websites. She has appeared on MSNBC, NBC, and NPR, as well as in Parents and Parenting magazines. Her other books include The Playskool Guide to Potty Training (Sourcebooks, 2008) and The Potty Training Answer Book (Sourcebooks, 2007), which won the 2008 NAPPA Gold Award for parenting resources.
Content
Introduction -
Chapter 1: Potty Training Basics -
Chapter 2: Your Child Is an Individual: Readiness and Personality -
Chapter 3: Custom-Made Strategies for Your Family -
Chapter 4: Your Personal Potty Plan -
Chapter 5: Accidents, Surprises, and Mistakes -
Chapter 6: Tricks, Treats, and Gimmicks -
Chapter 7: Fears, Stress, and Setbacks -
Chapter 8: Ready to Go -
Chapter 9: Real Moments-Specific Questions from the Trenches
Appendix A: Potty Books, Videos, and Stories -
Appendix B: Potty Songs, Rhymes, and CDs -
Appendix C: Potty Training Games -
Appendix D-Potty Training Resources -
Index -
About the Author -
