Signs of Readiness and Following the Child  Part 3 of a 3 Part Blog Series By Colleen Noll At MSOSV, we will work with you and your child to look for signs of “readiness”. By partnering together when the time is right, following the MSOSV toilet learning plan can be a rewarding experience for both child and family. Readiness Physical Readiness Child can stay dry for longer periods of time or overnight Child knows the feelings that signal he/she needs to use the bathroom Child can pull down own pants and pull them up Child can get him or

What, No Pull-Ups? Part 2 of a 3 Part Blog Series By Colleen Noll Regular Underwear. No pull-ups, no thick underwear, no plastic pants Why no pull-ups? Using pull ups to toilet learn during the day can hinder the process. A pull-up is really close to a diaper, with new designs meaning the absorbency is so good the child will feel wet for just a few seconds before it is magicked away. The trouble with this is, to the child nothing has changed. You’ve decided that potty training has begun, but if they’re still wearing what

Toilet Independence with Your 2-Year-Old Part 1 of a 3 Part Blog Series By Colleen Noll MSOSV Toilet Learning Approach In this 3-part blog series, we will discuss the MSOSV process working with your toddler and becoming independent on the toilet! With a little consistency, dedication and of course, some fun, we will work together with you to transition to underwear, allowing your child to use the toilet completely by themselves. While there are many ways to assist a child to becoming fully independent using the toilet, in this blog and at our school, we