12 Common Potty-Training Problems  Working your way through
typical potty-training issues.  The transition from diapers to
potty is often not a smooth one. Find out about these common
problems that come with toilet training and what you can do
about them.  1. Your child doesn't recognize the need to
urinate, even though he recognizes the need to move his bowels.
This is normal. Some children don't gain complete bladder
control for many months after they have learned to control bowel
movements. Continue your child's potty training with this in
mind.  2. Your child tries to play with the feces. This simply
stems from his curiosity. You can prevent this without making
him or her feel upset by simply saying, "This is not something
to be played with."  3. Your son insists on sitting down to
urinate. The majority of boys will want to sit while learning to
go in the potty. Let him learn to urinate sitting down and,
after he has mastered bladder control, explain to him that boys
go potty standing up. He may pick this