Oh please, please don't scold your child for poopy accidents. This can backfire in the worst way. Any kind of scolding about potty issues can cause severe anxiety for a young mind not capable of logic or adult like reasoning. Eating a good size meal usually stimulates the bowels. Try to have a regular eating schedule for your family. I know easier said than done. Also, just my opinion, pull ups ARE diapers. No pull ups. Also try to get your child to feel gross about poopy pants. Do lots of yuckies and eewwws and have them throw the panties in the trash. Make a big deal... walk the yucky eewwie panties outside to the trash with your child. And be sad about the panties in the trash. Drama. Also ever so often out of no where point out that there is no poopy in their pants and reward them for that. Also let them in the bathroom when you are pooping and say good-bye to your poopy as you flush. Then tell your child that you can both say good-bye to their poopy when they go on the potty. (not gross...exciting!)Go crazy happy jumping and clapping and hugging when they poopy in the potty,kids love these wacky reactions and will want more of them. Also the biggest factor is consistency on your part. Make potty time fun and rewarding. Please never MAKE your child sit and sit and sit. It is mean and it makes potty a punishment. Just like sending a child to bed as a punishment can cause sleep disorders, any type of prolonged forced pottying can cause toileting issues long after potty training age. Also place some NEW books for your child by the potty that are ONLY for potty time, not to leave the bathroom. Also if you have a large house get more than one potty. Another thing that might help is massage.It helps to relax which can help your child have more control over their bowels. Look up different massage strokes and remember massage muscles not bones. I wish you luck and try not to stress too much this is a very short time in your childs life.Try to have fun. N.,single mother of 16y/o boy and 4 y/o girl.