Toilet Readiness Workshop - Supporting Toddlers (and Parents!) Through the Big Step to the Potty
Toilet training can feel like one of the biggest hurdles of toddlerhood—but it doesn’t have to be a stressful one. Our Toilet Readiness Workshop is here to guide you through the signs, stages, and strategies that make this transition smoother for everyone.
Whether you’re just beginning to think about toileting or have already given it a go, this evidence-based, empathic, and realistic session is packed with advice that actually works.
What We’ll Cover:
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Is My Child Ready? - Understanding the signs of toilet readiness is key. We’ll explore physical, emotional, and developmental cues that suggest your child is ready to begin toilet training—plus the red flags that say “not quite yet.” Research shows that waiting for signs of readiness leads to smoother and more successful toilet training
Different Approaches to Toilet Learning
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Different Approaches to Toilet Learning - There’s no one-size-fits-all. We’ll look at various methods—whether you're going gradual, intensive, or somewhere in-between—and help you choose an approach that suits your child (and your life!).
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Common Challenges and What to Do About Them - Refusing to sit on the potty? Scared of flushing? Accidents galore? We’ll tackle the most common obstacles parents face and offer practical, gentle solutions grounded in child development and psychology.
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Practical Tools & Tips - From routines and communication strategies to rewards and role modelling, we’ll give you the tools to create a calm and confident potty learning environment.
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Supporting Emotional Readiness - Toilet training is just as much about emotional regulation as it is about physical skills. We’ll show you how to support your child through big feelings and new experiences so they feel safe, understood, and empowered.
Why Join the Toilet Readiness Workshop?
This isn’t just another generic potty training talk—this is a supportive, research-informed, parent-friendly session that gets real about the ups, downs, and messy bits of toilet learning.
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Evidence-Based Advice: Grounded in current UK guidelines and child development research.
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Developmentally Appropriate: Learn when and how to start based on your child’s unique pace.
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Empathic & Non-Judgemental: All children (and parents) do things differently—and that’s okay!
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Interactive Q&A: Ask your questions, share experiences, and feel supported by other parents in the same stage.
