Help spur a toddler's interest by reading and watching about using the potty. You can start with these well before they show signs of being ready to start potty training, in order to build a positive view of it beforehand. There are many toddler books on the topic of using the potty, and you may be able to find one that stars one of their favorite charactersElmo, for instance. The same holds true for toddler-focused videos. You can probably find at least one with a favorite characterDaniel Tiger, for exampleusing the potty. Kids' potties are available in a variety of different styles and colors. Allowing your child to choose a potty can get them more excited about using it when needed. You can try standalone children's potties, potty seats that fit onto a standard toilet, or both. If you do choose a potty seat, also buy a bench so the child's feet aren't dangling in the airthis makes evacuating the bowels and bladder easier. This may be difficult if you value your privacy while using the bathroom, but toddlers learn by mimicking what they see others doing. Let them watch as you go through the entirety of your toilet routine, explain each step, and answer their questions. This works best if you and the child are the same gender, but it's still worth doing even if that isn't the case. Focus on teaching them how to actually use the potty first, then worry about teaching them to treat it as a private act. Before you begin potty training in earnest, give the toddler a chance to get used to the feeling of sitting on the potty. Place the potty where you'll use it, read them a book if you plan to do so during the "real deal," and go through the process of wiping up (over their clothes in this case) and washing their hands (for real in every case). Prioritize proper hygiene even during these "dry runs"make sure they wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. This will allow you or your child to get these clothes out of the way quickly when it's time to use the potty. Elastic shorts or pants and dresses are good options. Avoid dressing your child in onesies, overalls, and other articles of clothing that are too difficult for your child to remove quickly. Potty training in warm weather may be a bit easier because kids have fewer layers of clothes on. But don't wait for summer if your toddler is ready to potty train in winter. Pull-ups function similarly to diapers, but can be pulled up and down just like underpants. This lets your child become more familiar with the normal ritual when they use the restroom. Some parents prefer using cloth pull-ups because they think disposable ones are still too much like diapers, and therefore don't provide enough encouragement for using the potty. Keep buying diapers for nighttime, though. Most kids don't learn to be nighttime potty trained until well after they master it for daytime.

Summary: Read books and watch kids' videos on using the potty. Let them help you choose the potty they'll use. Demonstrate how you use the potty. Let them practice the potty sequence fully clothed. Dress your child in clothing that's easy to remove. Switch from using diapers to pull-ups if you haven't done so.

Do so by opening the red Adobe Reader app with the stylized, white A icon. Then click on File in the menu bar at the top of the screen, click on Open..., select the PDF document you want to type on and click on Open. If you don't already have Adobe Reader, it's available for free from get.adobe.com/reader and can be used with Windows, Mac, and Android operating systems. It's the marker icon on the right side of the toolbar at the top of the window. The text is now highlighted. Doing so saves your highlighting.

Summary: Open a PDF document in Adobe Reader. Click on the highlighter tool. Position the cursor at the beginning of the text you want to highlight. Click and hold, then drag the cursor across the text. Release the click when you are done. Click on File in the menu bar and Save in the drop-down menu.

" In order to maximize your time and savings, you need multiple copies of Sunday papers. Some newspapers sell multiple copies to couponers for a discounted price. Newspaper couponing takes a larger devotion in time and organization. Make sure you factor in the cost of the newspapers with the time you are willing to devote and the savings you intend to find. If you are only couponing occasionally, you may not want to invest in a newspaper subscription. If you notice that your neighbors are throwing away a lot of newspapers, ask them if you can collect their Sunday newspapers after they are done with them. This will allow you to reap some of the benefits of Sunday coupons without making an investment. These may come with coupons for dining and inserts at local grocery stores. Different newspapers have different coupons, so you can increase your savings. Don't be afraid to cancel your subscription if you aren't successfully using the coupons from a newspaper or magazine. Most newspapers allow you to cancel at any time. Some newspapers even allow you to buy Sunday newspapers on Monday at a discounted price.

Summary: Call your newspaper to inquire about a weekend "Couponing special. Ask your neighbors for their coupon sections. Collect free newspapers and newsletters in your town. Subscribe to another local newspaper if you are reaping the rewards of couponing off your first subscription.

Although it can seem daunting, try to find a time that works for everyone for an in-person meeting. You want to avoid leaving out any team members because of schedule conflicts. Taking care to include all parties helps create a sense of teamwork. In-person meetings help foster relationships in a way that Skype or conference calls often do not. Additionally, in-person meetings help you avoid technology snafus that might interrupt your discussion. If an in-person meeting isn't possible, then the next best alternative is a Skype meeting at a time that works for all parties. If circumstances prohibit a Skype or in-person meeting, then a phone meeting (while not ideal) is appropriate. Depending on your particular group of participants, a meeting in a school conference room might be your best option. If your group of collaborators are already close, meeting in a member's home or a local cafe or pub could be appropriate and cultivate a laid-back, open atmosphere for your meeting. Reserve your meeting room in advance, especially if you would like to have a conference or meeting room in a public location like a school. Don't assume the space will be open when you want to use it. Regardless of your meeting's venue or format, ensure that all meeting participants can hear and see each other. Adjust lighting, microphones, and seating to ensure seamless conversation and exchange of ideas. By using Google Docs, you ensure that your notes and lesson plans will autosave and not be lost to technological hiccups. Everyone can edit and access these documents from anywhere using a Google account. If any group members are unfamiliar with Google Docs, it might be helpful to dedicate some meeting time or a separate meeting on how to use Google Docs. See how to Use Google Docs for Collaboration for more information on incorporating this technology into your meeting. You can also have members share ideas in Google Docs before the actual meeting so everyone is more prepared going into it. Many people are visual learners, so if possible, use visual aids at your meeting to supplement your discussion. The visual component of your meeting doesn't need to be complex or time-consuming to create. Images on an overhead or a brief PowerPoint presentation with relevant data will involve the audience more in the discussion.
Summary: Select a meeting time that works for everyone. Find an ideal meeting location. Utilize Google Docs. Incorporate visual aids.