I just wrote a couple days ago about my 4 yr old son peeing his pants & holding his poop & Thankful for everyone whom responed.. But I had tried everything under the sun & everything that everyone responded as well.. Just glad to know im not the only one. We have been trying for a year & he has only been in undies never any pullups & dipers for bed & nap. So my question is does this 3 Day Potty Training book work & worth it?! Does it only pertain to starting your child at a young age or like when you 1st start training.. At this point im desperate!!!!
It works..I did it in 3 days..it was excellent. I have a document that sumes up main point. If you do not want to spend money send me a private message I will be happy to give it over to you..
V.
I didn't see a book about it but saw a 15 minute segment on Dr. Phil when my son was 3 yrs 3 mos old and not at all interested in leaving his diapers behind. The whole gist of Dr. Phils method - which promised to get your kids out of diapers in 3 days - was positive reincforcement. No punishments - setting expectations, knowing the thing that your kids loves right now and using that as motivation. It absolutely worked - we did it over Columbus Day weekend 8 years ago.
We told him we'd have a party when he made a poop in the potty. We had cupcakes, soda and confetti, lots of hugs, high fives, etc. He loved Billy Blazes the rescue hero - so I "called" Billy Blazes and excitedly told him about my son's accomplishement. Billy "got on the phone" with my son and told him what a great job he did, that's awesome, etc.
We told him whenever he used the potty he'd get positive reinforcement - man that is so great, you're getting to be such a big boy, hugs, kissed, etc. Plus he get something special - a few m&m's, a small cup of chocolate milk, a lollipop. When he didn't use the potty there was no comment - nothing negative - just matter of fact clean up and a reminder - we know you are growing up and using the potty. We are so excited about it so when you do we just get so happy and you'll get something special. And remember when we can throw out all the old diapers we'll have a party. Within a couple of days he'll be ready to throw out the diapers. Invite a few special people over, grandma & grandpa, a favorite aunt or cousin. Have cupcakes, a little soda, a special celebration - may McDonalds, whatever.
It worked like a charm - and I am normally the biggest skeptic. I still use the positive reincforcement concept with my teens / tweens: Wow you really made a wise decision with that situation, I'm really proud of how you handled that, you're showing yourself to be responsible, etc. Kids will often fulfill the prophecies we set up for them. So set the bar appropriately high.
Good luck!!!!
I haven't tried it yet (about too over Thanksgiving) but I was told it works. Another person from here sent me a copy so I wouldn't have to buy it myself and I promised I would forward to anyone that may want it, so if you do, send me your email address and I will email it to you.
Good luck, it's worth a try!!!
Absolutely it does! :) My son was impossible....so this book was my last straw, and it worked like a gem. Now, we have been potty trained for 4 months and are still having some small issues....but this book worked wonders. Good Luck!
It was great - it worked with both my kids. One in 3 days, and one 1.5 days. I have only tried it from the very beginning, but I think it would work for any stage of potty training.
My son is 3.5 years old. We started potty training him 4 months ago, and it is STILL a work in progress, with the pooping. He usually poops in his pants, only pooping on the potty occasionally. About a month ago, he refused to poop at all, resulting in him needing an enema. It was awful!!!
I have to say, the one thing that has really worked as far as getting him trained, is to just let go of all the stress. You cannot freak out over it, because it's the one thing, besides eating, that they have control over. If he sees you getting stressed out over it, it's going to stress him out also, making him even more hesitant to go on the potty. You have to make it seem like it's not a big deal. If he wets his pants? Oh well. Change him and give him a little KIND positive reminder..."Hey, that's okay that you had an accident, but maybe next time we could try for the potty? That would make Momma so happy!"
I was so stressed over the whole situation and then once I just learned to relax about it, he just all of the sudden, started going on the potty. So whenever he has an accident, you have to remember to keep your cool and make it seem like no big deal at all. Trust me, it worked for us!
If you have any more questions, send me a message. We JUST went thru all of this, and are still going thru it in some ways! Hang in there!
Boys are tough in this department. It's not just your kid, I assure you.
Lynsey
I don't know if it works. I read the book and just could not summon up the energy to be that perky and positive about potty training. My son eventually got potty trained but it took a while. If your son is 4 he should have to maturity to do it if he is motivated so this method could work.
