I have read and realized that it is wise to limit how many big changes occur in a child's life at any given time. For example, moving, moving from a crib to a bed, toilet training, and the birth of a new baby are all major changes and potentially stressful events for children. Sometimes the child regresses in a newly acquired skill . . . maybe the stress shows itself in other ways--like misbehavior.
We try to only have one of the above events occur at a time! Just as we were about to move, our two year old said "Mom, I want to tee-tee MYSELF!" (He is currently still in diapers.) Though thrilled to hear him say he is ready, I will NOT be toilet training until the boxes have been unpacked and life settles down in our new home (I will blog about that experience then as well...We have had great success with the method found in the book "Toilet Training in Less Than a Day"). He should also soon be moved from the crib to a toddler bed. But that too will wait. We will move him a couple of months before we potty train.
One change at a time. :o) |
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