So we intially started Joshua with potty training on underwear and he wasn’t sitting on the potty for more than 3 minutes. We listened to you guys and changed it to sitting on the potty with diapers for 3 minutes every hour for 1 week. Then sitting on the potty with no underwear for 3- 5 minutes for 1 week. He has not peed in the toilet. I think he feels comfortable sitting on the toilet because he goes to the toilet looking to sit. He wants to sit with his chlrox wipes and get his tickle time. Do we continue this at more frequencies until he goes pee?
Answer:
Excellent work getting him sitting with the diaper and NOW without. Now it's time for the potty intensive. Make sure you have an awesome reward. Potty Intensive details can be found in the Quick Start Guide here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cfocmasterclass/permalink/1523568752159673
if that link doesn't work, below is the contents:
Set a date. Build the hype. On this day, diapers come off (except naps and nights),
and we go all in.
⏱ ⏱ ON/OFF PROTOCOL
Sit on the potty for 3–5 minutes
Off the potty for 10 minutes
(Up to Age 5, Age 6 and up, start with 20 mins off 3-5 mins on)
Repeat this cycle all day.
Restrict movement to one area near the bathroom (so you can get them back fast).
💧 💧 FUEL THE FLOW:
Offer salty snacks + high-preference drinks every 30–60 minutes. Use fun cups or silly straws if it helps encourage hydration. Run them around the room, build that THIRST!
🎁 Elimination Rewards: Must Be SKY-HIGH
If your child pees or poops in the toilet, this is your Super Bowl moment. REWARD IDEAS (PICK 1–2 MAX AND RESERVE THEM ONLY FOR ELIMINATION):
M&M or Skittle dispenser
5-minute iPad turn
for Mini chocolate bar or favorite treat (only given potty success)
Prize box with mystery blind bags
Access to a favorite toy you’ve hidden (e.g.,bubble machine, kinetic sand)
Push the “big red button” (remote control toy, sound box, etc.)
➡ YOU MUST WITHHOLD THIS
REWARD COMPLETELY OUTSIDE OF
POTTY SUCCESS. NO SNEAK PEEKS,
NO EXCEPTIONS.
What To Do With Accidents
Stay calm. No eye contact. No lectures. Say “Uh oh. Pee/poop goes in the potty., let's clean up!”
Hand-over-hand guide child to:
Remove soiled underwear
Wipe themselves (you help as needed)
Put clean underwear on
Clean up mess together (wipes, spray, paper towels)
Reset the cycle and keep moving.
THIS ISN’T PUNISHMENT, IT’S A NATURAL CONSEQUENCE.
ACCIDENTS = CHORES. TOILETING = TREASURE.
✊ BONUS PRO TIPS!
Use a countdown calendar to potty launch day. Let your child mark off each
day. Let them pick their own underwear, superheroes, colors, etc.
Decorate a potty reward jar or treasure chest together to build anticipation.
Teach a hand sign for potty (ex: shaking fist) and model it every time it’s potty time.
Let me know if this makes sense! Great work.
Excellent work getting him sitting with the diaper and NOW without. Now it’s time for the potty intensive. Make sure you have an awesome reward. Potty Intensive details can be found in the Quick Start Guide here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cfocmasterclass/permalink/1523568752159673
if that link doesn’t work, below is the contents:
Set a date. Build the hype. On this day, diapers come off (except naps and nights),
and we go all in.
⏱ ⏱ ON/OFF PROTOCOL
Sit on the potty for 3–5 minutes
Off the potty for 10 minutes
(Up to Age 5, Age 6 and up, start with 20 mins off 3-5 mins on)
Repeat this cycle all day.
Restrict movement to one area near the bathroom (so you can get them back fast).
💧 💧 FUEL THE FLOW:
Offer salty snacks + high-preference drinks every 30–60 minutes. Use fun cups or silly straws if it helps encourage hydration. Run them around the room, build that THIRST!
🎁 Elimination Rewards: Must Be SKY-HIGH
If your child pees or poops in the toilet, this is your Super Bowl moment. REWARD IDEAS (PICK 1–2 MAX AND RESERVE THEM ONLY FOR ELIMINATION):
M&M or Skittle dispenser
5-minute iPad turn
for Mini chocolate bar or favorite treat (only given potty success)
Prize box with mystery blind bags
Access to a favorite toy you’ve hidden (e.g.,bubble machine, kinetic sand)
Push the “big red button” (remote control toy, sound box, etc.)
➡ YOU MUST WITHHOLD THIS
REWARD COMPLETELY OUTSIDE OF
POTTY SUCCESS. NO SNEAK PEEKS,
NO EXCEPTIONS.
What To Do With Accidents
Stay calm. No eye contact. No lectures. Say “Uh oh. Pee/poop goes in the potty., let’s clean up!”
Hand-over-hand guide child to:
Remove soiled underwear
Wipe themselves (you help as needed)
Put clean underwear on
Clean up mess together (wipes, spray, paper towels)
Reset the cycle and keep moving.
THIS ISN’T PUNISHMENT, IT’S A NATURAL CONSEQUENCE.
ACCIDENTS = CHORES. TOILETING = TREASURE.
✊ BONUS PRO TIPS!
Use a countdown calendar to potty launch day. Let your child mark off each
day. Let them pick their own underwear, superheroes, colors, etc.
Decorate a potty reward jar or treasure chest together to build anticipation.
Teach a hand sign for potty (ex: shaking fist) and model it every time it’s potty time.
Let me know if this makes sense! Great work.
very interesting topic, great post.