tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17551211.post380335962618708102..comments2023-10-20T09:11:13.584-05:00Comments on It's a Jungle in Here: i knew i would jinx it somehowHeidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14894131042735833767noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17551211.post-52765501299655496592008-07-15T12:28:00.000-05:002008-07-15T12:28:00.000-05:00I wish I had some good advice (I'm thrilled to hea...I wish I had some good advice (I'm thrilled to hear Karen's comment on rewards -- rewards never worked much for Kasia and I thought it was my problem).<BR/><BR/>Anyway, everyone hits speed bumps, it's part of the process, blah blah, but yes, it sucks to hear when you're in the trenches. I am dreading getting going with the twins (ie switching to panties) because I hated it with Kasia, and I'M not ready. Haven pooped in the potty last night, but yes, I'm the one not ready for the demands on MY time. I'm a lazy mom!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00474517987488243880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17551211.post-87858867608548310222008-07-11T01:33:00.000-05:002008-07-11T01:33:00.000-05:00lol - oh, the joys of your life ;) It's funny 'cau...lol - oh, the joys of your life ;) It's funny 'cause one of the "big" issues in developmental psychology right now is how token systems or material rewards aren't the way to go - they don't foster enough intrinsic motivation... blah, blah, blah. <BR/><BR/>However, even though I can't speak from experience with my own children, I've gone through potty-training working at day-care and another round working as a live-out nanny. Social suggestion (or social pressure) & reward systems have definitely worked best by a vast majority - not always, but mostly. Doesn't Evan want to be like (whomever)? I mean, I'm sure Batman and Obi Wan poop in the toilet... Not always the best way to go, but seeing as how Evan is so socially-conscious for his age, it might work...<BR/><BR/>And rewards are great - I don't know if you guys use rewards, but Tessa had a star chart - she got to put the star on her chart every time she pooped in the toilet, and 5 stars = a special reward (toy or candy or storytime or she got to choose what game we played...something special to her).<BR/><BR/>There's also a method that actually strikes me as similar to the "approach and retreat" method to desensitizing horses, but might be worth considering... http://www.drgreene.com/21_762.html.<BR/><BR/>Anywhose, like I said, haven't been there with my own kids, and Evan certainly is...unique ;) But maybe something there might help???<BR/>Good luck! Miss you guys!!karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06911973826506401680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17551211.post-45319479046250947312008-07-10T15:59:00.000-05:002008-07-10T15:59:00.000-05:00I would try potty training rewards. This worked gr...I would try potty training rewards. This worked great potty training our son. He loved pushing the button hearing he is a Big Boy and opening a door to find a chocolate surprise. He really became involved. He was peeing and pooping in his potty within a week. I know every child is different, but have a look and see if this would work for you. www.pottytrainingrewards.comKaren S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04246704906695592678noreply@blogger.com