P is for Potty

Here are some fun ideas to try with your little one...Some songs, reading and crafts ideal for any parent who’s thinking of taking on the great potty training adventure with their child. Sample Songs   Special Gift I have a special gift for you And potty is its name –o P.O.T.T.Y, P.O.T.T.Y, P.O.T.T.Y And potty is its name-o (Sang to the tune of bingo) If you did it and you know If you pee pee in your potty say “I did it” If you pee pee in your potty say “I did it” If you pee pee in your potty and you really want to show that you pee pee in your potty say “I did it” (Sang to the tune of if you’re happy and you know it) Reading Time Using short, easy-to-comprehend sentences that engage little ones about the process, P is for Potty: My Potty ABCs will turn potty training into a fun, rewarding experience for everyone—especially your child. By beginning with “A is for Ask,” the journey of parent and child is mirrored by the journey from A to Z, empowering ...

P is for Potty is the perfect companion for parents and toddlers at potty-training time! The perfect companion for parents and toddlers at potty-training time, P is for Potty uses ABCs to engage, entertain and teach potty vocabulary. From “A is for Ask” to “F is for Flush” to “G is for Good Job!” this empowering message will turn potty training into a fun, rewarding experience for everyone—especially your child!! “A big-eyed, blond boy is the star in the simple, eye-catching illustrations for each letter, beginning with “Aa is for Ask”—as in the unlikely question, “Can I go to the bathroom, please?” Putting a look that promotes positive toilet training into alphabetical form is a tall order, but Mutunga manages to create a reasonable, enjoyable line through the potty training process.” ​—Kirkus Reviews ... read full review

The illustrations are bright and engaging, and the look of excitement on the potty training toddler’s face just might be contagious – which is good news for parents trying to give a reluctant tike a little nudge into potty training. Likewise, the parents’ role is portrayed in the illustrations as both supportive and celebratory, cheering on their little one through potty victory, and working through a few accidents as well . " —Colleen Brunetti, M.Ed., C.H.C, Potty Time Specialist Two Little Hands Productions www.signingtime.com  .... read full review

P is for Potty is the perfect companion for parents and toddlers at potty-training time. This supportive guide uses the ABCs to help parents engage their children about the process and inspire a successful transition. An easy, practical, and realistic way of teaching your child how to use the potty, Paskwa Mutunga’s debut is a wonderfully reassuring and supportive guide to help you and your child successfully transition from diapers to underwear with minimal stress and maximum self-esteem. Using short, easy-to-comprehend sentences that engage little ones about the process, P is for Potty: My Potty ABCs will turn potty training into a fun, rewarding experience for everyone—especially your child. By beginning with “A is for Ask,” the journey of parent and child is mirrored by the journey from A to Z, empowering children to envision, experience, and celebrate their success as a learning process—not a stress-filled job to accomplish. Get a copy of P is for Potty today. https:/...

The power and capacity of learning exists in the soul already; PLATO, THE REPUBLIC     When my daycare teachers declared that Joanne was not “ready”, at first I was angry and disappointed. As I thought about it later, I realized that the question of readiness is debatable depending on who you talk to, what book you read, the culture you’re from and a parent’s personal preferences. I also started to question whether “readiness” is really about the child or the adult. As a parent, when do you decide to teach your child to speak? eat? sing? say the alphabet? Do you have a checklist to let you know if your child is ready? What do we mean by “ready”?   When I started toilet training Michelle, I waited impatiently for her to be “ready”. Based on the “readiness Signs” I was watching for, I determined that she was ready at 2 years, 7 months in October 2010. By then our second born Joanne was 1 month old. Michelle was confused about the arrival of her little sister...