My child is highly sensitive, how do I teach him to be potty trained?
For parents of highly sensitive children, the usual milestones in their little one’s development can be challenging. It may sometimes take longer or be more difficult to achieve these goals, such as stopping using a pacifier or becoming potty trained. This is understandable because highly sensitive children experience the world more intensely and often react differently to changes.
“We have 3 children ourselves, all of whom are highly sensitive. We have incorporated this experience into the training program of the Potty Training Box.”
Dustin
The Secret to Success: Patience and Understanding
We understand the challenges you may face as a parent of a highly sensitive child. In fact, we have three children who are highly sensitive, so we know from experience that potty training can sometimes take a little longer. But remember, every child is different, and that also applies to the speed at which they pick up new skills.
Don’t put off potty training for fear of failure, because with these tips, you will definitely succeed! The sooner you start, the more time you have to teach your child to be potty trained. This way, he or she will not feel too much pressure.
Don’t force anything at a highly sensitive child
It’s important to never force your child, whether they are highly sensitive or not. Highly sensitive children often dislike being forced and are a bit more sensitive to it. For them, it is crucial to maintain control. Don’t put your child on the potty or toilet, but let them take the initiative. This may initially result in more accidents, but through an accident, your child can learn how to do it and this will bring them closer to a success.
Use the power of imagination
Highly sensitive children often have vivid imaginations. A great way to help them with potty training is by harnessing this imagination. There are special books we recommend because it explains how the body works in a fun and visual way. This knowledge can reduce tension and pave the way for a smoother and more relaxed potty training. There are many fun books available at Amazon that can teach your child how the body works in a fun way.
Understand the fear
Some highly sensitive children find potty training very scary. In this case, you can explain all the steps of the training in advance and announce that your child may indicate when he or she is ready for the next step. Make it clear that you will take these steps together and that the nappy will not go back on. This gives them security and control. And it ensures that it happens at their own pace. Tip: start well in advance so that you don’t feel too much pressure during potty training. Because this can increase tension.
Tired and irritable
Highly sensitive children experience stimuli more strongly than others. As a result, they may be more tired at the end of the day than their non-highly sensitive peers. Provide extra moments of rest and remind them to keep their pants dry. A little physical contact can help with this.
Highly sensitive children can slow you down and make you more aware of the world around you, which is a wonderful gift.
Do you have any questions or need more tips? Don’t hesitate to ask them via our email or via our social media channels such as Instagram or Facebook! Have you ordered our Potty Training Box? Then you automatically get access to our private support group. We understand the challenges you face, and we are ready to help. Together, we make the journey of potty training successful and stress-free for both you and your highly sensitive child.