Potty Training Made Simple
A 101 Guide for Parents and Therapists
Imagine a Potty-Training Journey
Free of Stress and Full of Success
Potty Training Made Simple: Your Ultimate Guide to Success
Are you ready to embark on the potty training journey with your child but feel unsure where to start? Look no further! Our comprehensive Potty Training Made Simple course is designed to guide you every step of the way, ensuring a smooth and successful transition from diapers to independence, while considering a child's emotional, sensory and developmental needs.
Why Choose Our Course?
Potty training is a significant milestone in your child's development, and having the right tools and knowledge can make all the difference. Our course, developed by experts in pediatric care, occupational therapy, and early childhood development, offers evidence-based strategies, practical tips, and supportive resources to help you and your child achieve potty training success.
Many approaches to potty training rely solely on a behavioral approach, not always considering the emotional and sensory needs such as fear and anxiety related to toileting as well as internal body awareness (interoception). This course breaks down the basic steps while also teaching the other underlying factors that contribute to potty training struggles.
Expert Guidance
Taught by a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, you will learn how to identify potty training readiness from a physical, emotional, sensory, and cognitive perspective, along with strategies to improve readiness.
Practical Tips
Implement practical, easy-to-follow tips that make the potty training process smoother and less stressful, for you and your child, from the beginning to the end.
Supportive Resources
Learn strategies such as interoception (body sense), and sensory strategies, to help your child be less stressed and more aware of the need to use the bathroom.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Kathleen Yopp, MOT, OTR/L
Kathleen ("Kathy") is a compassionate and innovative pediatric occupational therapist, certified in bio-individual nutrition and the Safe and Sound Protocol, with over two decades of experience helping children and families thrive. As the founder of Helping Hands Therapy Services, Kathy specializes in holistic, evidence-based solutions for challenges related to potty training, sensory processing, feeding, and emotional regulation. Her approach integrates trauma-informed care, Polyvagal Theory, vagus nerve techniques, and sensory processing strategies to empower families and therapists alike. Kathleen takes a holistic approach to therapy, incorporating the whole body and addressing the underlying root cause.
Kathleen loves helping children learn about their sensory and emotional needs and empowering families and caregivers by giving them the tools they need to be successful.
Kathleen's goal is to teach others about nervous system dysregulation's impact on self-esteem, relationships, daily activities, and the family unit. By equipping families with the tools and strategies they need, she believes they can be successful in helping their children manage their emotions, which will result in better success with feeding, potty training, social engagement, and other daily living tasks.
Kathleen Yopp, MOT, OTR/L
Speaker, Author, AOTA Approved Provider # 0000001046
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What You Will Learn
Potty Training Readiness
- Recognize the physical, behavioral, and cognitive signs that indicate your child is ready for potty training.
- Use our detailed readiness checklists and practical examples to assess your child’s readiness accurately.
How to Prepare for Potty Training
- Create a comfortable and supportive potty training environment at home.
- Choose the right potty chair or toilet seat adapter and set up a consistent bathroom routine.
- Prepare your child emotionally and physically for the transition.
The Basic Steps for Potty Training
- Follow our detailed, step-by-step guide to introducing the potty, establishing a routine, and transitioning to underwear.
- Learn how to effectively manage nighttime potty training.
The 8th Sensory System - Interoception
- Understand the importance of interoception in potty training.
- Implement practical activities and exercises to help your child recognize and respond to their body’s signals.
How to Manage Common Challenges
- Overcome resistance, fear of the toilet, and other common potty-training challenges with proven strategies.
- Handle accidents calmly and positively to maintain your child’s confidence and motivation.
Nighttime Potty Training
- Assess readiness for nighttime training and establish effective bedtime routines.
- Use protective measures to manage nighttime accidents and support your child’s progress.
Supporting Digestive Health
- Promote healthy digestion with proper hydration, fiber-rich foods, and natural supplements.
- Address and prevent constipation to support your child’s potty training journey.
How to Build Confidence and Independence
- Encourage your child’s independence and confidence in using the potty.
- Utilize positive reinforcement and reward systems to motivate your child.
How to Provide the Needed Emotional Support
- Maintain a positive and supportive environment throughout the potty training process.
- Support your child’s emotional well-being and handle setbacks with patience and understanding.
Seeking Help When Needed
- Identify signs that you may need additional support or professional guidance.
- Access resources and referrals to ensure your child’s success.
Course Features
- Comprehensive Video Lessons: Easy-to-follow videos covering each module in detail.
- Downloadable Resources: Checklists, visual aids, progress charts, and social stories to use at home.
- Online Support Community: Connect with other parents, share experiences, and get support.
Fantastic to access a course that actually focuses on a child's anxiety about toileting!
Testimonial
-Staff Occupational Therapist
Great introduction course!
-Francesca, OT
The most important part was that I found helpful with my case was working too many different people with the kids is not helping the kid to learn. I applied on my clients it really working.
-Khatira A., Therapist
