Do watch them ever so closely for signals and respond accordingly. Switch from diapers to training pants and go bare bottom as often as possible. The urge to go can be felt more readily without the safety net that a diaper or training pants provide. This can be enjoyed outdoors in a private yard or indoors on an easily cleanable surface, and keep that potty chair close by for when those urges need to be acted on.
Do dress appropriately. Dress your potty students in easily removable clothing such as elastic waist bands, and set those onsies and anything else with a snap crotch aside for now. When the moment comes, you don’t want a second to be wasted on a snap or a zipper. It may be a while before the ability to “hold it” is fully developed.
Do try some tricks to get your child to go with the flow. You can get them something to sip on while they are on the chair, or try running some water. It’s an old trick, but it works! You may also try a little tickle to loosen up those potty muscles. And of course, be their cheering section and biggest fan. Toilet learning is such a tough road, so when there is a successful deposit, why not indulge your child in seeing mom or dad do a silly dance and sing a silly song?
Do motivate the best way you can. Some kids are sufficiently motivated by a simple show of praise. Others are fine with just knowing they are gaining control over any part of their adult-ruled lives. Some just need a good old-fashioned bribe. That’s alright, but be sure to keep it simple. You could put a sticker chart up on the wall in close proximity to the potty chair. Then for every success, they get to place a sticker on the chart.
Do be as consistent as you possibly can throughout the entire process. Educate other family members and caregivers of your training methods and make sure they know the importance of consistency. Do teach proper hygiene.
Do be patient with accidents. As you already know, toddlers are busy creatures and can sometimes forget to act on their bodies urges.