So why are kids so averse to this common sense question ... of what the body does when it’s trying to tell them they need a wee or poo. “Yes!” said one person in the comments section.

You may need to take more responsibility for knowing how often your child goes for a wee or poo and use this to help direct them. ERIC’s bladder and bowel assessment chart may help with this.

Good times to try sitting on the potty include shortly after they wake up, after mealtimes, and any time it looks like your child needs to wee or poo. You can use nappies most of the time but then ...