toilet-training
Teaching bathroom independence
Toilet-training is teaching a young child to use a toilet instead of diapers.
The process typically begins around age two and involves recognizing bodily signals, getting to the bathroom in time, and managing clothing.
As a verb, to toilet-train: We're toilet-training our daughter this summer.
Also called potty-training.
State of being prepared
- milestonesNotable points of progress
- stagesDistinct periods or platforms
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- progressionSequential forward movement
cognitive · behavioral · psychological · adaptation · conditioning · socialization · learning · growth
Overhead bar lifts
- diapersInfant waste garments
- nappiesBaby's absorbent undergarments
- underwearClothing worn beneath
- accidentsUnintended harmful occurrences
bathroom · sitting · wiping · flushing · urination · defecation · nighttime · bedwetting
Maintaining personal wellbeing
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
- self-sufficiencyIndependence from outside aid
- masteryComplete skill or control
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
self-control · self-regulation · capability · empowerment · responsibility · self-help · achievement · initiative
Regular sequence of actions
- consistencyReliable adherence to standards
- patienceCalm during delays
- rewardsBenefits given for merit
- praiseExpression of approval
encouragement · schedule · modeling · practice · repetition · discipline · cues · prompting
Cleaning palms with soap
- cleanlinessAbsence of dirt
- wipingRubbing to clean
- soapFatty alkali cleanser
- germsMicroscopic disease agents
sanitation · flushing · tissue · clean-up
readiness
State of being prepared
- milestonesNotable points of progress
- stagesDistinct periods or platforms
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
progression · cognitive · behavioral · psychological · adaptation · conditioning · socialization · learning · growth · infancy
pull-ups
Overhead bar lifts
accidents · bathroom · sitting · wiping · flushing · urination · defecation · nighttime · bedwetting · daytime
self-care
Maintaining personal wellbeing
- autonomyIndependent decision-making capacity
- self-sufficiencyIndependence from outside aid
- masteryComplete skill or control
confidence · self-control · self-regulation · capability · empowerment · responsibility · self-help · achievement · initiative · self-reliance
routine
Regular sequence of actions
- consistencyReliable adherence to standards
- patienceCalm during delays
- rewardsBenefits given for merit
praise · encouragement · schedule · modeling · practice · repetition · discipline · cues · prompting · scheduling
handwashing
Cleaning palms with soap
- cleanlinessAbsence of dirt
- wipingRubbing to clean
- soapFatty alkali cleanser
germs · sanitation · flushing · tissue · clean-up
toilet-trainingincontinence
Inability to retain waste
diapering · bed-wetting · untrained · regression · adult diapers
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