At Go Potty® we offer valuable insights and techniques for successful potty training. While our general tips are beneficial, personalized guidance can make a significant difference in your child’s potty training journey. Our team of potty training consultants have expertise in psychology, nursing, and coaching. They are equipped to provide 1:1 support to address all your potty training questions. Today we introduce you to potty training consultant Nienke! In this blog Nienke shares her own experience regarding potty training and will share her ultimate tip to help your child to get potty trained.
Who Are You And What Do You Do At Go Potty®?
My name is Nienke Kamer-van der Schoot, I am a paediatric nurse and urotherapist. I first studied nursing and urotherapy. After that, I did a training to become a cognitive behavioural therapist. I also have my own practice: Uninque. There I guide adults, children and parents who get stuck in their home situation. I also work in the hospital as a urotherapist where I help children with urinary and pooing problems. I am a consultant at Go Potty® where I support parents who have questions or get stuck regarding their child’s potty training.
How Did You Become A Potty Training Consultant At Go Potty®?
I saw a vacancy for a new potty training expert at Go Potty®. I really wanted to do that. That’s when I got in touch with Elianne Leeffers, the founder of Go Potty®. We had a conversation to see if my expertise matches the requests for help from parents. That turned out to be a good fit, so a collaboration was born.
What Does A Regular Working Day Look Like For You?
My days are different because I have multiple jobs. I see children with their parents in the hospital in the outpatient clinic. Children with weeing and pooing problems such as bladder infections and other bladder problems come there. Then I give them advice, or we start a training to help them. Sometimes children with incontinence are admitted to the hospital, I coach them through the process. In addition, I work as an ambulatory counsellor through my own company. I visit people at home who get stuck in their lives. For example, I help with getting finances in order, psychological problems and parenting issues. Parents can also reach me via the Go Potty® app if they have any questions. I try to help them the best I possibly can!
How Do You Experience Working As A Consultant At Go Potty®?
I can really see that it is an enthusiastic organisation. Parents are getting help with their child’s potty training and at the same time save on polluting nappies. I think the app looks good. It is nice for parents to follow a clear step-by-step plan and to be able to ask for help. It is an honour to be part of this!
Do You Have Any Children Of Your Own And How Did Potty Training Go With Them?
I have a 17-year-old son and a 15-year-old daughter. With my son it went very fast. He was potty trained during the day and at night when he was 2 years old. What was helpful was that there was always a potty nearby. We’ve also shown him how to use the potty many times. My daughter was a lot later, she was almost 4 years old. We approached it the same with her as we did with her brother. She could also watch her brother go on the potty. The same approach with different outcomes.
What Type Of Problems/Questions Do Parents Usually Come To You About?
Recently, parents contacted me with a question about their 3-year-old son. He was already doing very well with potty training, but he kept pooing in his pants. The parents doubted whether they should put a nappy on their son again. Especially for the nursery it was difficult to change those dirty pants all the time. On the other hand, it was already going so well without a nappy. I advised them to be patient. I recommended not to put on a nappy because they are already so well on their way. The child still had to get used to the sensation of pooing. Sometimes he was so busy playing that he didn’t realize he had to poo. I suggested that the parents pay attention to the signs and keep reminding him of the sensation of pooing. If he recognises that, the rest will follow.
What’s Your Ultimate Advice For Parents?
Keep faith and patience. You can’t always influence the pace of potty training. Then you have to stay patient. In many cases, it all happens automatically. Keep faith in your child, it will all work out in the end!
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