Books on Potty Training
 Savannah Reads on the Potty Photo © Roselle |
Keep in mind, though, that sometimes a familiar book isn't always the best option. For kids who are reluctant to sit on the potty at length or who have mastered pee but not poo, try something like a magazine or a toy catalog. When I was working with 2-year-olds, I always brought that week's Toys R Us sales insert to class with me for bathroom reading. Many of the kids who didn't like to be away from all the action of playing were happy to sit and look at all the toys in that flier. Even some of those who held in bowel movements became great poopers in no time when I could get them to sit and relax with a thick, colorful magazine full of things they'd never seen.
Does your child have a favorite that's not on this list? If so, please leave a comment and share the title with other parents.
Comments
Everyone Poops is a great potty time book. I’m surprised it wasn’t on your list.
Men’s Health Magazine (Sept. issue) is recommending Potty Train Your Child in Just One Day: Proven Secrets of the Potty Pro by Teri Crane.
My husband picked us up a copy after reading the article. IT REALLY WORKS!!
Everyone is talking about throwing a “potty party” to potty train a child. I was so desperate, I was willing to do anything. Her book outlines 10 themed parties. What kid doesn’t love to play and pretend? All my mommy friends have successfully potty trained their kids with her book too.
Honestly, when I first learned of this book, I thought NO WAY! Maybe this would work on a little girl, but NOT a BOSSY, 2-1/2 year old BOY. NO WAY! Guess what? It REALLY WORKED!!! Teri Crane SAVED MY SANITY!!! Her book was easy to read, funny and extremely helpful. I can’t thank Teri enough. I would HIGHLY recommend this book to EVERY parent. It will save you much grief and frustration. Potty training shouldn’t be difficult, we as parents make it difficult because we don’t know what to do. Teri teaches you. Buy the book, it’s the best money you will ever spend
Most amazingly, I had some questions, so I called the author, and she CALLED ME BACK!!