Children’s Book About Potty Training

Weekly Trip to the Library for Nannies and Au Pairs Have You Seen My Potty? By Mij Kelly When it’s time for potty training, both toddlers and parents will have fun with this book. Told in verse, it’s the story of Suzy Sue, who has something very important to do! The truth is, she needs […]

Child-Orientated Potty Training Method for Nannies and Au Pairs

Potty Training Method One (1) Yesterday we discussed that nannies and au pairs must follow the potty training method the parents prefer for teaching their child to control their bladder and bowel. There are several popular methods. Over the next week we will discuss the seven most popular potty training methods. The first method we […]

Child’s Typical Potty Training Development Chart

Use this chart based on the child’s developmental skills and not necessarily their chronological age. This chart was developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics for typical healthy children, not for children with developmental delays. 0 – 12 months1. Begins to associate cause and effect2. Begins to enjoy praise and approval 12 – 18 months1. […]

Are You (the Nanny or Au Pair) Ready for Potty Training?

Yesterday, Lynn Wariara started the discussion of potty training. She noted ways to determine if a child is ready to start potty training. Today she discusses how to know if you (the caregiver) are ready to start potty training the child. Ms. Wariara explains that successful potty training is not entirely up to the child […]