Children can get stressed out too, and stress is one of the most common causes for potty training regression. If your child has already been using the toilet and then all of a sudden starts going in his or her pants again, it could very well be stress related.
Changes in normal routine can be very upsetting to a small child and will often lead to potty regression. Here are a few reasons why your child may be anxious.
- Moving into a new home -New surroundings can be hard for a small child to get used to at first. If your child has been taken out of the only environment that he or she has ever known, it may take awhile to adjust.
- Changing daycare centers - Different caregivers and children that your child is not used to can put a strain on him or her. Also leaving friends behind can cause anxiety.
- Mom or dad now working outside the home - If your child is used to mom or dad staying at home with them all day and suddenly you are not, it can be difficult for him or her to understand why you are suddenly not there.
- A new baby in the family - A new baby is an adjustment for all family members especially the little ones who are used to getting all of the attention from mom and dad.
- Divorce or separation - A small child does not understand why mommy and daddy are not living together anymore and will miss the parent that is not there. This can be a very stressful time for all children involved.
- Tension in the family - If mom and dad are arguing or there is tension between parents, your child knows this, and it can also create tension and cause worry for the little ones.
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