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Day 3 of potty training & my toddler wants to sit on the potty the whole day. i talked with him several times, he refuses to play, what should i do?
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Don't be Stubborn: It can be easy to get into a habit of arguing and it's good to avoid that. In most cases, it will pass on its own. You can entice him away with an activity or person he enjoys but just make a brief offer, then leave. You can out last him. If this sort of stubborness persists, find a gentle child psychologist for eval and play therapy. In any case, keep it light and easy. Good luck.
Answered 6/2/2014
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How old is your: son? Can he walk from room to room, pull his pants up & down & say "potty" or a word to indicate that he senses the urge to "go"? If not, he's not ready to toilet train. Looking upset, talking to him & making eye contact reinforce his behavior. Ask a friend over. Casually, but loud enough for him to hear, tell her you're going to run some errands, then leave for 10-15 minutes. Ignore protests.
Answered 6/2/2014
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