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Potty Training in Child Care 101

Potty Training is messy business. Learn to collaborate with parents to help children reach this crucial milestone. Understand the equipment, setup and basics of potty training as well as how to identify how each child develops as an individual.
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Course Info
CDA/NAEYC
Instructor
training HOURS
2 training/clock hours
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CEU
0.2 CEUs
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TARGET AUDIENCE
2–4-year-olds, toddler, preschool
LEARNING OUTCOMES
  1. Support parents in preparing for their child's potty-training journey.
  2. Identify strategies to support parents in their child's potty-training journey while the child is in your care.
  3. Recognize techniques, methods and benefits of encouraging children to be internally motivated to potty train.
  4. Outline how to deal with challenges that may come up during potty training, especially regarding poop.
  5. Outline how to support parents through the potty-training process, when to reset, and understand how to effectively communicate with parents.
Bertelsen Education courses are internationally accredited through IACET.
This course counts towards the following CDA Core Competencies:
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1 - Planning a Safe and Healthy Learning Environment
This course counts towards the following NAEYC Standard(s):
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5 - Health
7 - Families
Meet the instructor

Jill Bertelsen

Jill has a Bachelor’s in Marriage and Family Studies, is a Certified Gentle Sleep Consultant, a Certified Potty-Training Consultant, and a dedicated mother of four. Her educational background and practical experience have given her a deep understanding of child development and family dynamics. Jill provides valuable insights into the challenges families face during the early years of a child's life, combining her knowledge of sleep strategies and potty training techniques to help create a nurturing environment. She emphasizes fostering strong connections with children and the importance of patience and understanding in parenting.

See what other learners are saying about this course...

I have never potty trained a child before. So giving advice to parents about what the next step will be much easier and have more confidence to give to them.
Teacher, Iowa
This course gives me confidence to communicate with parents and assist with the potty training journey.
Teacher, Missouri
It cleared up some myths that I have heard my whole life about potty training. I've gained a fresh outlook. Thank you
Teacher, Missouri
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