Sensitively & Positively Supporting Children Who Are Toilet Training

[27959]

Hi there:

Could anyone please assist me with this question,

What eight steps can educators consider when sensitively and positively supporting children who are toilet training?

I was thinking on the lines of...

- the child’s age
- the child’s gender
- privacy
- consider children’s individual needs
- hygiene, ensuring bathroom areas are clean and safe at all times
- respect parent’s wishes and take into consideration, culture, religion etc.
- respect child’s needs and emotions, never force a child or leave child in wet or soiled clothing
- be a positive role model, for example, always wash hands after going to bathroom, wear gloves when
assisting child etc.


Any help would be greatly appreciated,

Many thanks

[Lorina]

Yes, you're on the right track. You should also consider the child's stage of development and maturity. For example in terms of development is the child able to pull their pants up and down, able to get on and off the toilet, support themselves while sitting on the toilet etc. For maturity does the child show an interest? Are they able to communicate their toileting needs etc.

Hope this helps,

,
Lorina

[27959]

Thank you Lorina