If you had told me 5 years ago, pre-baby, that soon I would start a business helping other moms with potty training, I would have laughed so hard you probably wouldn’t be able to get another word in. Let’s just say that potty training was *nowhere* on my radar. Of […]
Sharing our latest potty training adventure for some lighthearted entertainment: Imagine. You’ve got the van all loaded up with enough stuff to take care of a toddler for a few weeks. Christmas gifts wrapped and packed. Holiday classics blaring on the radio, ready to sing Jingle Bells to a 2-year […]
One of the best pieces of advice I took from my very first baby books was that consistency is key. This has rung true for me all the way into toddlerhood and beyond. You can’t expect your child to learn, adapt to transitions, or understand your expectations unless you provide […]
I know this website is dedicated to helping parents help their children *out* of diapers, but sometimes the right diaper can help you reach that goal. If you’re looking for a “bulletproof” night cloth diaper, or just interested in more cloth diaper options, read on. For background, I am a […]
Potty training isn’t all just about pee and poop. It is working cooperatively with your child, teaching them a skill, and setting clear boundaries and expectations. If these sound like foreign concepts, it can be really helpful to learn some boundary setting techniques *before* potty training. For our family, around […]
Following up on my post from last week, my well-potty trained daughter quickly developed a fear of public bathrooms because of an autoflusher gone haywire (and a lot of I-know-better mistakes on my part). Now, we have the aftermath of that experience to work through – resistance in the public […]
Just a week ago, I was standing in front of a group of moms at a Potty Class rattling off my list of public bathroom tips. So how did I, during a recent outing, end up with pee in my coffee cup? In short, my 27-month-old daughter has been so […]
“Today feels worse than day 1!” I have had so many clients express this sentiment, and believe me: I can relate. It’s not like our first day of potty training was stellar overall, but the last thing my daughter did before bed was sit herself down on the potty and […]
Mama, take a deep breath and count to 3. 1… [Exaggerated Breath] 2… [Exaggerated Breath] 3… [Exaggerated Breath] This is the sort of thing my 2 year old says to me, and she’s ALWAYS onto something. Maybe she suspects that I’m not going to like what she’s about to do. […]
