Just Another Manic Mommy

Dear Manic Mommy: What is the easiest way to potty-train a 3-year-old boy? He has no interest at all and is going to be attending school. I can't send him in a diaper!

Manic Mommy: Potty training + No Interest = Not Going to Happen. I truly believe at this age, he knows and it's a battle of the wills. And he's got the will of a 3-year-old so he will win. For school, which I am assuming is preschool, I'm hoping they'll allow Pull-Ups, especially if he is an early 3-year-old.

As for training, don't try to play games. Don't try to make it fun for him. Tell him, "Hey, you're 3. If you want to start doing what big kids do, you have got to start peeing in the toilet."

If he senses that you're serious, he'll realize that you mean business. If not, and he doesn't care, then don't fret. Everyone eventually learns to use the toilet, and boys do take longer than girls.