The more you pressure your child to do something the LESS they will want to do it. As a Pediatrician 🥼 and mom, I've been through potty training and food refusal, (along with other toddler-challenging moments), and let's be honest: the more we push something onto our child, the more we're going to hear "no!" It's so easy to fall in the pressure trap. For us, It's so easy to try that new food or poop in the toilet. But, it's not always for a child. And our pressure (whether verbal or non-verbal (staring or being frustrated) can greatly deter success in trying something new or learning something new. Tag a friend who would enjoy this. 💖 Want more mindful parenting tips? Sign up for the PedsDocTalk Newsletter, 🔗 link in bio. #pottytraining #momlife #momsupportingmoms #pottytrainingproblems #pottytrainingtips #pediatrician #parenting101 #parentingproblems