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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 21 February 2023, 7 pm AEDT or at these times in other states

Duration: 40 minutes, followed by a 20-minute question and answer session

Sign up to join this free, live webinar on starting toilet training, or to get a recording if you can’t attend the live webinar.

I’ve signed up: what happens next?

A few minutes after you sign up, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a link that gives you access to the webinar. You’ll be able to access the webinar 30 minutes before the start time. We’ll also send you a reminder email the day before the webinar.

We’ll send you a link to the recording a few days after the webinar.

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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