What are the signs that your child is ready to be potty trained?
According to potty training expert and author, Elizabeth Pantley, potty training readiness requires that your toddler be ready in 3 main areas of development: physical, cognitive (mental), and social.
Physically, your child needs to be able to control bodily functions to some extent and be aware that she’s “going” in her diaper…
Cognitively, your child needs to be able to understand what certain words and phrases mean so that you can communicate meaning…
And socially, your child needs to be attentive enough to pay attention to you and stay engaged to follow directions…
To give you a better idea about whether your toddler is ready for potty training, take Elizabeth Pantley’s 9-Question Potty Training Quiz…
Or check out her new book: “The No-Cry Potty Training Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Child Say Good-Bye to Diapers.”
More Parenting Advice: How did you know when your toddler was ready to be potty-trained? What signs were you looking for?
The Potty Training Readiness Quiz [Family]
