Tips & Tricks 3 min read Intermediate

No TV or iPad Time While Potty Training

This might be a difficult rule to follow, but every parent knows that when children sit in front of the TV or electronic devices, they become little "zombies."

Why No Screen Time

How many times do you have to call your child before they respond to you? Being in separate areas usually means accidents are more likely. A few successful potty trips don't make your child an expert, or mean the new potty routine has been reinforced long enough for using the toilet to become a habit. Children will forget everything because essentially, their conscious mind is "turned off" when the TV is turned on. If watching TV and playing with iPads is absolutely necessary, then: Have your child sit on a towel, Sit next to them, Remind them multiple times to tell you when they need to go potty