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Child Behavior (Expert Forum)
Potty training for stubborn 4 yr old girl
Answered by
Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D. - Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Crisis Intervention
Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates
This forum is for questions and support regarding child behavior issues such: Child Discipline (behavior management), Normal Child Development, Parent-Child Communications, Social Development
Potty training for stubborn 4 yr old girl
by beckylecky, Jul 19, 2008 02:41PM
My 4 year old daughter knows when she has to go to the bathroom, she will go as far as getting down and squatting, but will not go on the potty. We are trying a rewards system, but that doesn't seem to be helping. What can I do??
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Kennedy, Ph.D., Jul 20, 2008 02:13PM
, Jul 20, 2008 02:13PM
You're doing OK. Keep on encouraging her, even having her sit on the potty a couple of times each day corresponding to the time when you know she's likely to go. In addition, occasionally use the children's stories and videos about toilet training - this may help to motivate her.
