For The Associated Press Parenthood has many joys, but potty training usually isn't one of them. If your tot is about to begin the process, there are a few things you should know that can make it easier for all.
Children can have difficulty using the potty.
Youngsters in diapers have been accustomed to moving their bowels or urinating wherever and whenever they want. When they start to use the potty, they have to learn to control urine and bowel movements until they can get to the bathroom. The road to potty training usually begins between 15 to 18 months, when many children become aware of the discomfort of soiled diapers and express the need to be changed. Children who are ready to undergo potty training usually have the vocabulary to express the need for a bowel movement or urination. Parents can take charge in this respect by using the same simple specific words for the onset of potty training.