Having an online community sure helps to provide insights and perspectives from others' experiences, especially when we're sleep-deprived and feeling lost in our parenting journey. Some situations can be so unexpected! It's reassuring to know there's help just a scroll away.
That's very true. I'm certainly glad to have this group to turn to for some assurance and perspective. The shared experiences here really help to keep things real!
It's heartening to know that many of us are in this together.
You bet! There's a wealth of experience to learn from within this online community. Sometimes, despite our best efforts, we just need a little outside help - especially when sleep-deprived, as you say - to give us new ideas or reassure us that what we're doing is right.
It's great to have this community Being able to connect and relate with others is a wonderful feeling, especially when you realize you're not the only one going through a particular parenting phase.
Having a network of parents who can relate helps us realize that we're not alone in facing challenges, and also reminds us that these difficult phases will eventually pass! It's okay to ask for help and guidance.
Relating to others' experiences can be comforting, especially when you're dealing with a challenging situation unique to parenthood! This forum provides an excellent space for seeking different perspectives.
You're right; it's so comforting to find like-minded parents online! It reassures us that the challenges we face are part and parcel of parenting.
You're right; it's so comforting to find like-minded parents who share similar experiences! It's a great reminder that we're all in this wonderful yet challenging parenting journey together.
My older one also wasn't interested. What worked was when we involved him in the process of picking out his underpants together with his favorite cartoon character on it. We made a big deal about how "big boys wear underpants!" and emphasized that he'd be a big boy once he's potty trained. This created some sense of anticipation and urgency for him, which thankfully worked! It might be worth a shot to appeal to their sense of achievement and pride - some kids respond well to the notion of growing up and being a "big kid."
The potty prize system and reward charts are great suggestions I haven't tried using a physical reward chart, but it seems like an effective way to help kids visualize their progress. The excitement of tracking their wins could be incentivizing!
That's a great idea Creating a sense of anticipation and focusing on the pride of graduating to the next stage could be motivating. Every child responds differently, so it's good to hear what worked for you! There's no one-size-fits-all solution, which is why these parenting exchanges are so insightful.
It's interesting how each child responds differently to various incentives. That's another trick up my sleeve now! Thanks for sharing; it's a useful tip, especially for us parents with multiple kids - each one is so unique!
Each of my children responded well to different tactics, which was surprising, given they are so similar genetically! For my eldest, the motivation to be a "big boy" and wear cool underpants like Daddy did the trick. He adored the idea of matching Dad and seemed to think it was cooler than superheroes or cartoons. My second child, on the other hand, was motivated by sweets, believe it or not! She would work towards earning a special sweet treat that she loved but rarely got otherwise. It didn't induce bribe-like behavior, surprisingly; it just kept her focused and determined!
The older one seemed to respond better to the idea of learning and growing up independent like Daddy. He already has an innate desire to mimic adult behaviors, which I think helped. The sense of achievement was a huge plus for him. As for the little one, food is definitely a great motivator especially when it comes to getting her to pee in the potty! It's so fascinating how these differences emerge, even from such a young age.
Yes, it's quite amazing how unique they are, even from such a young age! You quickly learn that what works for one might not work for the other. As parents, we have to be creative and adaptable!
