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5 Key Points with Feelings:

Feelings are Transitory – they don’t last forever
Feelings need to be Acknowledged
Feelings vary in Intensity
Everyone has Feelings
Parents have Feelings too

If you would like some extra support in coping with your child’s, or your own, big emotions, come and join Parents Learning Together to fill your tool box.

Here is a great resource to learn more about your child’s emotions from a developmental perspective: ‘The Whole Brain Child’ – Daniel J. Siegel, M.D., Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D.

How Do We Know Our Children Are Ready?

Some signs of readiness are:
1.   Your child can pull their pants on and off
2.   Your child can stay dry for periods of time throughout the day
3.   Your child shows interest in what goes on in the bathroom
4.   They can sit on the toilet without resistance
5.   They may start to hide to poop or pee
6.   They let you know they need to go to the bathroom

If your child is showing these signs, it might be time to start the training process. Toilet training is a new skill for children so it is important to be supportive and as consistent as possible.