What does “child-led” potty training mean – and what other option is there?
“Child-led” potty training is endorsed by the AAP, according to Toddlers Today. Basically, it means following your child’s signals and taking it slow. An attachment parenting web site talks about the downside of the other option, which is, of course, parent-led toilet training. They say that parent-led training is a “war of wills” and often uses embarrassment. No one that we know (or read) endorses embarrassment, just to be clear. Main Street Mom talks about the “naked and $75 approach” suggested by Dr. John Rosemond. The $75 is for carpet cleaning. (And it didn’t work for the writer.
“Child-led” potty training is endorsed by the AAP, according to Toddlers Today. Basically, it means following your child’s signals and taking it slow. An attachment parenting web site talks about the downside of the other option, which is, of course, parent-led toilet training. They say that parent-led training is a “war of wills” and often uses embarrassment. No one that we know (or read) endorses embarrassment, just to be clear. Main Street Mom talks about the “naked and $75 approach” suggested by Dr. John Rosemond. The $75 is for carpet cleaning.
