I have potty taught numerous children over the years. I have found a few key things. Making sure they are ready is a big factor. I don't start with boys until they are about 3-3.5 yrs. I ensure there are no control factors going on. Children will use the potty, eating and sleeping as a means of control because those are the only things they actually have control over If you struggle at bed time or at the table chances are you will struggle with the potty as well.

I often have them potty teach their favorite stuffy. I let them know that their stuffy is getting old enough to go on the potty and we teach the stuffy together. We mimic the process exactly including having the stuffy pee on the floor, be scared of the potty, fear of having a bowel movement in the potty, sitting on a big or small potty, requiring support etc. Once the stuffy is potty taught it usually goes quite smoothly for the child as they are in the know, confident in their abilities etc. They want to experience the positive reinforcement their stuffy had.

I do not use treats like candy to aid the process. All too often the child ends up going to the potty over and over to get the treat without doing the work and a whole new issue is raised. I use spending time together and positive reinforcement to provide the desired result. Hope it goes well.