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Q: hi i have a 3 yearold daughter but latly she been out of control she dont listen she is very bossy she wont potty train she hits throws things around gets into everything what can i do to help with all of this everyone is getting mad cuz she is not potty trained yet ive tryed pottys and the adult toliet but nothing works ive tryed soap and spankings and took her toys away but nothing is working can someone help me

liz

liz...
she sounds like a normal three year old. they say the twos are terrible...well the threes aint no picnic either man.

three year olds are bossy...and stubborn..loud...EXTREMELY curious...(bad!$#@!!!!)
i say---when all else fails...bribe them. take her to target and show her all the cool hello kitty panties...and tell her that you cant wait until she starts wearing panties because they have so many cute kinds...

let her watch you go...they learn from example...although i understand if you dont feel comfortable...some people dont.

make up a catchy little peepee song for when she actually does go...and dont forget to sing it.

she really does want to please you and she would go if she could...some kids just need longer.
buy a stamper and give her a stamp for every completed transaction...that works too.
and remember to always praise her...and dont get mad if she has an accident...act like its no big deal (cause it isnt) having accidents is embarassing to a kid...there can be no shame attached to the potty training process or there will be problems with the process.
its a very stressfull time for her...try and remember that.

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