Montessori Teacher's Most Important Tip! (Positive Potty Learning) What to do when child wets self.

How we respond to a child’s “potty training accident” is about more than just wet or dirty pants. Truly gaining toileting independence, potty training and Montessori style positive potty learning isn't about tricks and strategies. It is about the relationship between the child and the trusted Montessori adult. When using Montessori positive potty learning/toileting independence philosophy we want to set a pattern of behavior with our children so that they know when they feel vulnerable, when they need to share an uncomfortable situation, we are there for them. The information I share in this video is the cornerstone to all potty training and Montessori style positive potty learning. I trust the message of this video will help you in your child's toileting independence, potty and Montessori style positive potty learning. When a child has wet him/herself that child is in a rather vulnerable situation. They are physically uncomfortable. They might be feeling a little emotionally uncomfortable. They are inconvenienced that they have to stop what they're doing to change themselves. Then they go to the adult who they love and trust. It is important to that child’s emotional development that we respond in a way that doesn't make them feel ashamed of what has happened. Children need adults who understand that this is a very natural process just like any other hygiene situation like a dirty face or a runny nose. Adults need to ensure they don’t respond in a way that would make the child feel ashamed or embarrassed. They need to know that in this situation and in future situations we have their back and will help them solve their problems. Otherwise, children may begin hiding when they have had a potty accident, avoiding the adult or develop other unhealthy habits. Having a plan of how you will respond, in advance, can help keep the potty-training process more positive and less stressful. I hope you find this video helpful and that when you're caught at times when you're feeling exasperated or feeling tired you are equipped to respond with positive comments and energy to support your child in positive potty learning. Time Stamps: 00:00 Positive Potty learning 00:01 Message adult sends during toilet learning 00:40 Potty accident from the toddler’s perspective 02:06 Toddlers need this from adult, when toddler has had toileting accident 03:20 How to prepare yourself to be the calm patient adult your toddler needs 05:05 Remember this is a natural process avoid shaming child 05:25 Implications of positive potty learning/Montessori toilet learning Thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoyed this video. Please take a second to hit "like" if you did and "subscribe" so you won't miss any future videos. Videos are published Mondays and Thursdays. Miss Julie is a Montessori toddler guide, Montessori teacher trainer, and Advanced ECE professional development trainer in her state. Her passions are toddler communication strategies, a well-prepared toddler environment, growth mindset, and respectful discipline. Also, cheese. Are you a YouTube content creator with a Montessori toddler or preschool focus looking to collaborate? Inquiries can be sent to collabwithmissjulie@gmail.com