Potty Progress GuidePotty Progress Parent Support Guide for Elementary Success The Power of Routine Focus on prevention through timing—don't wait for them to ask! • Timed Trips: Take them every 60-90 minutes, even if they don't seem to need it. • Transition Anchors: Go before leaving home, after meals, and before bed. • Wait Time: Allow 3-5 mins of sitting. Use a visual timer or a special "potty song." Watch for "The Signal" Since internal cues are often missed, watch for these external behaviors: Jiggling/Pacing Hiding Pulling clothes Stillness Vocalizing Posture shift Building "Wet" Awareness Switch to cotton underwear—feeling wet is a teacher! Use the phrase: "Are you dry? Let's feel." Always finish the routine in the bathroom after an accident. Visual Stories For Boys: I Use the Toilet 🚪 Go to the bathroom 🩳 Pants & undies down 🚽 Sit on the toilet 🧻 Wipe until clean 🌊 Flush the water 🧼 Wash my hands For Girls: I Use the Toilet 🚪 Go to the bathroom 👗 Clothes & undies down 🚽 Sit on the toilet 🧻 Wipe front to back 🌊 Flush the water 🧼 Wash my hands High-Value Rewards Reserve these specifically for potty success: Bubbles Stickers Fidgets Snack Toy Balloon Consistency is key! Stay positive, predictable, and low-pressure. It can take months for the brain to connect internal signals to the bathroom.