tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745956082016983227.post7983185104227423270..comments2023-09-15T06:58:18.299-07:00Comments on Just another Day at the Kihns: Poopy PantsTJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11002884307603736439noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745956082016983227.post-12730250732521147042010-07-27T22:51:11.704-07:002010-07-27T22:51:11.704-07:00My brother had the same problem. He eventually ou...My brother had the same problem. He eventually outgrew it. I'm sorry that's not really advice, but he was a really good kid, so it wasn't like he wasn't listening. I can't remember what grade he was in, but I know he did it up until at least the second grade. He'd do it at school and his teacher was really good about understanding because her son had the same problem.Jaclynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07440371444479515356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745956082016983227.post-84292015812356465382010-07-20T09:54:50.259-07:002010-07-20T09:54:50.259-07:00we had a similar issue with Big K, and I did 2 thi...we had a similar issue with Big K, and I did 2 things that worked well. One, on the advice of the ped, when he went in his pants, we didn't get angry or show emotion, we just put this big set of events in motion that Big K had to be part of....HE had to help clean...HE had to take his clothes to the hamper, then we took a shower (not a bath, bath is fun, shower is to clean). He realized it was no fun and really started coming around. <br /><br />Then we added positive incentive. I made a big poster with #s on it. 10. Put it in the bathroom with his picture on it, and every time he went poop we got out a sticker and put it on a number. When we filled all the numbers he got to pick out a book at the store. This worked great! <br /><br />Good luck!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04545341748201960139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745956082016983227.post-70968876394035286122010-07-12T19:39:19.986-07:002010-07-12T19:39:19.986-07:00Hi Tysa,
That's a tough one! It sounds like y...Hi Tysa,<br /><br />That's a tough one! It sounds like you're doing a great job. <br /><br />A few other people talked about positive reinforcement. I read a book a few years ago called "The Kazdin Method for Parenting the Defiant Child" that had some interesting ideas in it -- mostly about positive reinforcement, but with some specific steps about explaining expectations, using reward charts, and using simulations. I wrote a review of the book awhile ago:<br /><br />http://boydsnest.org/news/2008/the-kazdin-method/<br /><br />But whatever you do, I'm sure Mo will figure this out in his own time!Ann M. Boydhttp://boydnest.org/news/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745956082016983227.post-33838742095710660972010-07-12T14:49:44.817-07:002010-07-12T14:49:44.817-07:00Our Cody is FOUR years old and we are having the s...Our Cody is FOUR years old and we are having the same problem. He has only gone twice in the potty! Going pee is not an issue for Cody either . . . just can't get him to do the BIG job on the toilet. We too are out of ideas and pretty much out of the will power too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745956082016983227.post-60064740934264549372010-07-12T12:41:40.848-07:002010-07-12T12:41:40.848-07:00Oh boy we are in your SAME shoes! So sorry. It&#...Oh boy we are in your SAME shoes! So sorry. It's frustrating. We've tried everything too. We only do the positive reinforcement (toys, treats, poopy day party and so far NADA works!) I'm ready to try ANYTHING. Good luck. Everyone tells me it happens eventually but ick. I'm sick of this diaper stuff and he's old enough to hold it when he wants to (when he doesn't have any diaper or pullup on), and poop when he wants to (when he gets that diaper on), so why shouldn't he be old enough to let it go in the toilet? It's frustrating and I totally get where you are at. Hang in there!!Deb Lieberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12518557461761467899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745956082016983227.post-27192894984763332762010-07-12T12:07:58.071-07:002010-07-12T12:07:58.071-07:00I think it takes boys longer to train. My Little T...I think it takes boys longer to train. My Little T was four when hi finally got it! <br /><><Noe Noe Girl...A Queen of all Trades.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08886045805509904850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745956082016983227.post-27207444227416018372010-07-12T11:06:46.823-07:002010-07-12T11:06:46.823-07:00I think you plan is perfect and I hope he comes ar...I think you plan is perfect and I hope he comes around real soon.<br />Then I would give him a special treat when you know he really gets it!Debby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745956082016983227.post-47499121683454746492010-07-12T09:18:26.730-07:002010-07-12T09:18:26.730-07:00As much as it hurts to do it,use pull ups while yo...As much as it hurts to do it,use pull ups while you are gone. Mo does respond to praise, so maybe the key is to praise him and don't let it become a power struggle. This might be his way of getting one on one attention, even if it is negative. Kaia doesn't seem to need it as much as the Mo man does.<br />You are doing a great job,but sometimes we just have to realize, in his time he will be ready. <br />Hang in there and have a blast on your trip.<br />Love MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745956082016983227.post-55553408612355876312010-07-12T07:11:40.512-07:002010-07-12T07:11:40.512-07:00This could turn into quite a power struggle, or wo...This could turn into quite a power struggle, or worse. He may start holding it and get backed up.<br /><br />I'm a firm believer in positive reinforcement. A spoonful of sugar? Perhaps you might consider rewards rather than punishments. Deal with him in whatever his currency is... a special TV program, a few minutes extra playing a video game, staying up a few minutes later, a special desert... only you know what his currency is.<br /><br />Good luck. And big hugs xoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com