An Exercise in Extrinsic Motivation
So, apparently Basil is more of a goal guy than an immediate gratification guy...well, at least when it comes to potty training. I knew he was very ready to abandon the diaper when he would announce "I'm going poo-poo" or "I just went pee" which would be followed by a hasty diaper off-age. So, about a month ago, we tried the chocolate chip route. Trying to tempt the little man with sweet morsels lasted about two visits to the loo. So I devised this potty chart and stuck it to the bathroom mirror...and it worked!! He's still in a nappy for bedtime and naps but is d-free the rest of the time! We've feasted on cherry ice cream, visited the pet store...trips to the beach and watching fireworks are next. Horray for you Baze-man!
So, apparently Basil is more of a goal guy than an immediate gratification guy...well, at least when it comes to potty training. I knew he was very ready to abandon the diaper when he would announce "I'm going poo-poo" or "I just went pee" which would be followed by a hasty diaper off-age. So, about a month ago, we tried the chocolate chip route. Trying to tempt the little man with sweet morsels lasted about two visits to the loo. So I devised this potty chart and stuck it to the bathroom mirror...and it worked!! He's still in a nappy for bedtime and naps but is d-free the rest of the time! We've feasted on cherry ice cream, visited the pet store...trips to the beach and watching fireworks are next. Horray for you Baze-man!
7 Comments:
Hooray indeed!
that's awesome. pavlos' potty training had been put on hold when I started having to go into the hospital over a month ago. thank goodness, my parents decided to try to continue with it and he is now almost completely potty trained! hooray for both of us:)
Nice idea, the goal chart. My son is going to be three in April and he is SO not interested in using the potty. Perhaps we'll give this approach a shot.
Christina...what a blessing to have your parents there to help out...and with potty training nonetheless!
DI...best wishes. my fear is that this is just a phase and B will soon refuse to use the toilet or something!
That's so great! Congratulations!
that's awesome. i'll have to remember that one ;)
yah basil...major achievement. Charts are great! I love stickers and a chart for myself. Nothing like checking off a box with a sticker!
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