Before you even buy a toddler seat, Dosei suggests checking your own "steady" level. If you are overstimulated or at your limit, your child will sense the tension, and their "alarm bells" will go off, making them resist the potty. 2. The Power of "Laissez-Faire" Observation
If you’ve ever found yourself in tears on a Sunday night because the "3-day potty training" method failed, you aren't alone. The pressure to have a diaper-free toddler by a certain deadline is a major source of parental burnout. Enter and her concept of "Potty UnTraining." Potty UnTraining - Nicole Dosei.mp3
: Most behavioral issues start in the relationship, not with the child. When we force the potty, we create a "threat response" in the child's nervous system. Before you even buy a toddler seat, Dosei
The following blog post explores the concept of a philosophy attributed to parenting educator Nicole Dosei . This method shifts the focus away from rigid schedules and toward biological readiness and emotional connection. The Power of "Laissez-Faire" Observation If you’ve ever
Dosei often references the parenting paradigm shift between being "hands-on" and "laissez-faire". UnTraining leans toward the latter—observing your child's natural rhythms without constantly prompting or "hovering". 3. Normalize Accidents