
06/21/2025
This is another great awareness month for our children.
Your patience being tested? We get it! Potty training is no easy task. 🚽
June is Potty Training Awareness Month, and we’re here to support you through one of your child’s biggest developmental milestones. Learning to use the toilet typically happens between 18 months and 3 years old, but every child moves at their own pace. With consistency, encouragement and a few creative ideas, you can help make the process smoother … and even fun! Here’s how:
⏲ The Timer Game: Set a timer for 15–30 minutes. When it goes off, say “Freeze!” and ask if it’s potty time. If they say yes, turn it into a fun dance or song while you take them to the toilet and turn it into a game.
🧸Find a potty pal: Keep a special toy in the bathroom to greet your child when it’s time to go.
⭐Use a sticker chart: Reward successes with stickers and celebrate milestones with a fun treat.
📚Turn it into story time: Read a book together while your child sits on the toilet to help them feel calm and comfortable.
Patience, praise and play go a long way! Share these tips with other parents or caregivers and let's help more little ones feel confident during this big transition.
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