Any advice that suggests parents "force" their child to potty train faster should be discarded. A child becomes potty trained in his own time according to his own physical and neurological development. Just like walking and talking, potty training requires a certain level of development

Be Consistent

This is half the battle. A child learns through repetition. If his potty training program is the same from day to day, he learns what to expect and becomes more secure. That's not to say you can't add a little incentive now and then, but don't change the entire process overnight and expect him to adapt.

The best way to ensure consistency is by having the plan well thought out before beginning and making sure others who may help your child with potty training are informed. It's important that the same process be used at all times. Beware of any advice that would require drastic changes to his routine.

Be Informed

The more you understand about how a child becomes potty trained, the easier it will be for you to meet and address any obstacles you may encounter. There are many good parenting books available that address this issue. This also makes it much easier to recognize good advice when you hear it.

Most potty training advice is given with the best of intentions. Being able to sort and sift through it to find things that will work well for you can strengthen your potty training program and make the process more enjoyable for everyone.