15 Clever Tricks to Take Potty Training From Awful to Awesome

Jars with treats for going number one and number two will literally help tots keep their eyes on the prize.

When you need a break from being the potty cheerleader, tag in big brother or sister for some fresh encouragement. Your youngest loves to copy everything they do anyway, so this just may be the secret to potty training success.

Rather than stress over the thought of spending days (if not weeks) in front of the potty, stick to your regular routine as much as you can. Yoga while she go-ga-s? Why not!

Having wipes, toilet paper, and some books right next to the potty means your toddler (and you) will have everything you need on hand when nature finally calls.

Having your children try and use the potty at regular intervals can be helpful when they're first starting on their potty training journey. A fun timer will reminder you both when it's time to head to the bathroom again.

New potty trainers still learning the sensation of when they need to "go" may find themselves spending a lot of time on the potty waiting. Prevent boredom and keep them excited about potty training by bringing their favorite toys into the mix.

Who knows what it is about paper that's sticky on one side, but kids are willing to do almost anything for it -- including go potty like a big kid. Use that weakness to your advantage and you'll have a fully potty-trained kid in no time.

Some vinyl stickers in the bottom of the potty (or some Cheerios if you're short on time) will give your son something to aim at. That means fewer gross messes!

When you gotta go, you gotta go. A travel potty in the car will help prevent accidents (and cut down on trips into gross gas station bathrooms!).

Prevent your enthusiastic potty trainers from blowing through all the toilet paper on day 1 by marking a line on the wall showing them how much they can use each time they go.

If your active tot can't be bothered to sit still long enough to go, consider leaning on some screen time for help. After all, don't we all scroll through our phones when taking some personal time in the bathroom?

Change is hard when you haven't been on the planet long. Make your tots feel in control of potty training by letting them pick out their own big kid undies and special rewards.

If you think your little man might like standing to go better but you don't want to spring for an expensive kiddie urinal just to test the theory, you can craft your own using an empty milk jug.

Try not to get frustrated if your children don't get the hang of potty training right away. Everything's new to them! But no one goes to college in diapers, so they'll figure it out soon enough.

The more water they drink, the more chances to practicing the potty, so go ahead and hydrate away!