This webinar was held on 20 February 2024
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These resources provide additional information on this topic:
- raisingchildren.net.au – Toilet training in pictures
- raisingchildren.net.au – Toilet training: A practical guide
- raisingchildren.net.au – Bedwetting
- Continence Foundation of Australia – Easy Guide to Toilet Training
- Continence Foundation of Australia – One Step at a Time – for children with special needs
- raisingchildren.net.au – Raising Health Minds app
Starting toilet training
From about 2 years, children start to show signs they’re ready for toilet training.
Preparation helps toilet training to go smoothly. So before you start, it’s good to learn more about how toilet training works, how to get started and what to expect during the process. It’s also good to think about practical things like potties, pull-ups and accidents.
In this webinar, we’ll explain how to:
- tell when your child is ready for toilet training
- get organised for toilet training
- prepare your child for toilet training
- start toilet training
- deal with toileting accidents.
In the webinar, you’ll be able to ask questions, share experiences, and hear other parents’ experiences and ideas.
If you have a child aged 1-4 years this webinar is suitable for you. It’s also suitable if your child is younger and you want to be ready when the time comes to start toilet training.
If you register for the webinar, we’ll send you a link to the recording, even if you can’t make it on the night.
Presented by: Jan Matthews
Jan Matthews has worked in the areas of child and family for over 40 years. She’s a registered psychologist and also a researcher who has spent many years researching child incontinence. Jan is currently Associate Principal Research Fellow at the Parenting Research Centre, where she contributes to research aimed at helping children thrive through supporting parenting.
When: Tuesday 20 February 2024, 7 pm AEDT or at these times in other states
Duration: 40 minutes, followed by a 20-minute question and answer session
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About this webinar
This webinar offers free, live advice from a trusted parenting expert. It offers support without the need for appointments or fees and is delivered in real time to the comfort of your home. It’s also a chance to hear from other parents facing challenges like yours.
Please note that this webinar provides general information. Presenter Jan Matthews won’t be able to provide individual consultations on the night, but she will give you plenty of ideas for where to go for help if you need it.
This webinar was developed by the Parenting Research Centre in collaboration with Australian experts, brought to you by raisingchildren.net.au, and funded by the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services.
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