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How to Start Potty Training Help

How to start potty training is such an important question if you have a toddler you think is ready to begin toilet training. There are some common sense guidelines that will help you and your potty trainee get started on the right foot.
After you listen to the podcast, grab a free potty readiness log. Use it for at least 2 weeks and you'll have a much better idea if both you and your toddler are ready to start potty training. After training begins you can print a free potty training chart that your toddler will enjoy using and will enable you to better track his progress.

Late Potty Training Help

Late potty training can be a frustrating experience for both parent and child. Why does it happen? What can a parent do to help her child successfully finish toilet training?
There are some common sense guidelines to help you address late potty training. After you listen to this podcast, think about finding a friend that can support and encourage you as you work with your precious child to get her back on track. See, if you can vent your frustrations to a friend you'll be able to stay calmer for you child.
That one action will help you both.

DVD Potty Training

DVD potty training has both advantages and disadvantages, but what are they? In this podcast we'll explore the ups and downs of using this popular toilet training resource.

Printable Reward Charts - The #1 Way to Make Them Work

Don't quit.
That's the big secret to using printable reward charts, a free chore chart, printable behavior charts, you name it.
Too many moms (and dads) simply print out a chart, hang it on the fridge and expect magic to happen.
The second failure rate for blank chore charts of any kind happens after the chart has been in use a few days or a week or even a month.
And boredom sets in.
This is to be expected. Boredom is a normal human state. So mix it up a little. Get a different reward chart, change the prizes, adjust the goals, introduce competition.
In other words make it interesting again.
You may need to do this several times over the course of your training. You'll be surprised how your kids will come up with ideas, too, so encourage that.

Grocery Shopping List + Pricebook = Cash in Your Pocket

Most moms are looking for simple ways to save money in these tough economic times. I have found the most effective tools are often the simplest. Use a grocery shopping list and a pricebook to become an expert at keeping your food budget in line.

Weekly Dinner Menus Plug the Grocery Bill Leaks

Weekly dinner menus and a pricebook can save you serious cash each month on your grocery bills. But to see the savings you have to consistently use these powerful tools.
Colleen Langenfeld has been parenting for over 27 years and helps other moms enjoy mothering more at www.paintedgold.com
. Visit her website and learn about an easy method of planning weekly dinner menus today.