Potty Training Woes & The Big Kid Academy!
Thanks to Pull-Ups® for sponsoring today’s discussion
If there’s one thing that having a second child has taught me, it’s that each child is different and hits milestones in their own unique time. Some of this may stem from my oldest being male, and my youngest a female; but I think most just comes from their individual personalities.
This is especially true with potty training!
Andrew was a breeze to potty train. We had a little bout for a few months where he didn’t want to #2 in the pot, but once that was over… it was all down hill from there! Nighttime accidents were never an issue.
Andrea, on the other hand, is a whole different ball game. Potty training has been much more challenging this time around. It seems like the process has just dragged on for ages! While she’s pretty much potty trained; we still have accidents at nights or when we’re in new places from time to time.
We recently enrolled her in the Pull-Ups Big Kids Academy. I believe this will give Andrea the extra nudge towards being fully potty trained, and will leave us being able to feel assured she’ll stay dry throughout the night, and in new situations. The Big Kids Academy site has several games and activities for Andrea, as well as tips and tricks on potty training for Dad and I.
My favorite thing about Pull-Ups Big Kids Academy is that it’s personalized to fit each child’s unique needs. It helps Andrea get excited about potty training, without making her feel like a “baby”. My biggest potty training tip is to be patient and to understand that every child learns and grows at their very own unique pace.
The Big Kids Academy reinforces that belief, while providing parents with tips you can use to help guide your child to potty training effortlessly and successfully.
Have a child that’s potty training, or gearing up for potty training? Be sure to enroll in this completely free program today!
How cute is she! I’m in the training trenches too. Here’s hoping it goes well.
I am so happy my potty training days are over, lol, but we were always pull-up users
You are so right! Potty training is very individual to each kiddo. We just wrapped up potty training for my daughter and it took her a little while but she has the hang of it now!
It’s so completely individual. You’re not kidding at all! I definitely believe in following the child’s lead. These would help the process a lot though.
This is what we used when we potty trained. I will remind my sister about this because she will be potty training soon.
I am not far away from getting my youngest potty trained. I need to start working on it as soon as possible.
I like that you mentioned the importance of letting them go at their own pace. I had three who were easy, but the last one took his own sweet time, he just wasn’t ready. And that was fine.
I love how they make the new cute designs on pull-ups. They didn’t have such cute ones when my kids were in diapers.
Her face is so precious in that photo! Keep up the good work with the potty training.
Potty training is much more fun with pretty designs! I love the color too!
Potty training can be so different for each child. My son was fairly easy. We used Cheerios to help him aim. My daughter had more night time accidents but was good during the day. We used Pull Ups and they really make potty training easier.
Such a great resource for parents! I don’t have kids yet but this is a great post I can share with some mom friends.
Kids are definitely different, even if they are the same gender. Each of my girls has a different personality and is completely opposite of the other one.
I hated potty training. My kiddo caught on to going number 1 right before he turned 4. We’re still working on number 2
Wow this looks awesome! I would have loved to be a part of a program when my son was potty training! He is my first so I was a first timer lol
This is a great way to help family’s with potty training. We used too use cheerios to help our little guy aim.
I’ve got 4 under my belt, I’m dying to know how my 5th will do. I’ve been hearing a lot about this potty training academy… hope it sticks around!
Potty training can be a big stresser! We loved pull ups when ours were learning they are fantastic!
Thankfully, potty training my son was easy. I know some parents who could definitely use this, though.
This is a great idea. Potty training can be very difficult, so anything a parent can do to make it easier is great.
What a great resource for parents. I just got done teaching my youngest to use the potty and we are totally off of diapers now. But that’s all going to change. I have a baby due next month, so it’s only a matter of time before I have to do it again. Each of my children were different and challenging.
I was so thankful that potty training my two boys was so easy! What a fun resource or parents.
Accidents happen. Children learn at their own rate. My son still has accidents at night. He can’t help it. We used Pull Ups forever.
I love the cute Doc McStuffins designs. Fortunately my girls are done with the potty training stage! We used Huggies Pull-Ups too!
This is such a cute idea! We’re having some issues with our youngest as well. And like you, our older child was a breeze. Sigh…
I’m not going to lie, I am very happy that I am past this phase in my life LOL. Big Kids Academy sounds great!