Inspire Your Child’s Independence Through Potty Training + a First Day of Preschool Printable

From picking out her clothes in the morning (always requesting a "pretty dress" to wear), to telling us when she has to go to the potty, to expressing a desire for learning, the time has come to countdown to our youngest child's first day of preschool. She may only be 2, but she is more than ready to start in the fall when her big brother and sister start back again. And lucky for us, there's a preschool right on campus next to the kids' elementary school. How convenient is that? 

As Norah shows us her desire for independence, I'm reminded of how much independence potty training gives our little ones. As we pass through our potty training readiness check off and move towards our preschool check off, I'd love to share a few ways you can inspire your child's independence through potty training in this post sponsored by Pull-Ups Training Pants.

Inspire Your Child's Independence Through Potty Training
Just as our kids find it important to make choices like what they are going to wear and what they want for breakfast, learning how to go potty is a big step in independence. If you've ever heard a child insist that "I do it!" then you know that if their desire to do something is strong, there's more of a likelihood of them succeeding. This plays a lot into the potty training journey once your child has shown signs of potty training readiness.*

There are a few things you can do to help inspire your child's independence through potty training:* 

  1. Teach your child how to slide their pants and Pull-Ups on and off – Pull-Ups Training Pants provide an award-winning design specifically to help teach potty training skills. They look and fit more like underwear, giving your child the independence to slide their pants on and off, while also providing consistency for any learning style throughout their potty training journey.
  2. Share how your child can tell if they've had an accident – Pull-Ups Cool & Learn Training Pants provide a brief and gentle wetness that mimics the feel of real underwear to help teach your child the signs of when they need to go.
  3. Offer other ways your child can express their independence – let your child pick out their own Pull-Ups at the store and purchase them. This gives them the power to choose what they'll wear and what design they love. My daughter goes crazy over her Princess Sofia and Palace Pets designs.

 

Pull-Ups is more than just a training pant. Pull-Ups has simple ways to make potty training easy and fun for parents and children to start together, with guidance on how to tailor the journey based on your little one’s unique personality. In fact, 3 out of 4 moms prefer Pull-Ups vs. Pampers® Easy Ups® – including product, packaging and in-pack prizes and activities. When we have a dry day, we put one of the special stickers inside my daughter's favorite package of Pull-Ups on her potty training progress chart. 

First Day of Preschool Printable
We're hoping Norah is on her way to potty training success before her first day of preschool. But just in case she's not quite there yet, I am confident in the independence we've inspired through our potty training journey. Every child is different and every child learns and adapts at their own pace, so we’re in no rush!

If your child is about to start their first year of preschool too, celebrate by printing out this First Day of Preschool sign and letting your child smile for the camera on their first day! Share the photo with them to show them how ready they are to begin this new milestone. 

Click to Print First Day of Preschool Sign

Click to Print First Day of Preschool Sign with no dates

 
Think you might be ready to start potty training? Share your Big Kid’s Big Moments on Instagram or Twitter using #DisneyAndPullUpsSweepstakes for a chance to win a vacation to Walt Disney World with your family! Hurry though – the sweeps ends on August 4 and you don’t want to miss a chance for a FREE trip to Disney!

How does your toddler show their independence?Coffee-drinker by day, wine-sipper by night, Danielle Simmons is a work-at-home mom to three beautiful kids, ages 2, 6 and 8! She enjoys sharing her family life in San Diego and features everything from delectable recipes to sharing tips around the home and garden, what she's crafting, and more on her blog A Crafty Spoonful.