Potty Training - California,MO

Have you asked him to tell you? I know it sounds silly, but he might not actually KNOW that he should tell you. If you haven't specifically had the conversation, I'd mention it to him. And if you feel comfortable, you might ask him why he isn't telling you. Every 20 minutes is a lot to be headed to the bathroom (unless you are just starting training) so it might be he doesn't really get a chance to have to go enough to mention it.

Hope this helps,

T.

There's a great method that should work for you. When you are alone with him (start this at home) let him run around naked. He's old enough to know when he needs to go and that he probably doesn't want to go on the floor. We trained both of our kids this way and it works great.

I set the timer on my oven for every 30 minutes....when it would go off my son learned to stop what he was doing and run to the potty. It became a game for him! As he learned I would set it for longer periods of time. Don't wait for him to tell you..just take him when the timer goes off. Worked wonderful for me! Good luck!!

1st thought: if he can tell his dad/mom & isn't telling you....then this is a power play. BUT he is only 2.5 years old!

So, then I decided that I liked one of the other posters replies better: have you requested that he tell you? That's a fairer, more appropriate answer.

Devise a system for the two of you, make it a game if you like....but remember that kids always respond better & easier if you make life fun & drama-free. Simply state your intentions/needs.....don't ask them "yes/no" questions....& then simply assume they will comply. If you set the stage early with this method, then life is much easier. Calm & collected, & in charge is my mantra. I use this method in my daycare, & we have very few control issues.