Ae you hearing from others that it's time to potty train? IGNORE IT. Potty training is more about your child’s readiness than arbitrary timelines.
No matter what you have been told, potty training is about a child’s readiness, not yours. That doesn’t mean that you don’t also need to be ready, but it definitely means that your children do. So why are some schools or camps still requiring potty training by a certain age? Because their decisions are for their own convenience, not yours.
Pressure around getting your child to use the toilet is often not about your child’s needs. The “noise” of competing parenting will have you believe that potty training is a significant milestone in development, but it isn’t. Different potty training techniques are used all over the world, and in different cultures, and there is no right or wrong way to do it. Try not to fall for the noise, and focus on what matters in your home.
Forcing potty training when your child is not ready is likely going to make it a lot more challenging. If it becomes a battle of wills between you and your child, you will end up the loser. Your child controls what comes out of their body! And if they feel pressure and stress from you, they might begin to hold their pee and poop as a way to exert their power.
Remember that at some point we all learn how to use the toilet. Let your child watch you, ask questions, and follow their interests and attempts (yes, even if they sit on the potty fully clothed and in a diaper). You’ve got this…and so do they.