When my husband decided that NOW was the time to go to Disneyland, I have to admit to letting out an audible groan. A toddler at Disneyland: I pictured endless whining while waiting in line, only to get up to the front, get scared, and refuse to go on. Bathroom […]
It’s no secret that poop is one of the most difficult aspects of potty training. This is one of the most common reasons that parents come to me for help, and if you stop to think about it from your child’s point of view, you can understand *why* this can […]
Transitioning to a toddler bed is not *actually* a part of potty training, but for many families, these 2 things happen around the same time. Partly because it’s easier to night-time potty train in a toddler bed, I find myself coaching parents on toddler bed transitions as part of my […]
I always love when I get on the phone with a client and both parents want to be involved in the consult. We each have different roles, perspectives, and relationships with our child, and each parent can provide unique insight into the potty training process. I’ve seen many cases of […]
I’m not much for celebrating anniversaries, but this is a particularly special one. It’s my “Pottyversary!” A year since I changed a poopy diaper! A year since we got our first pee in the potty! And now I don’t have to wash diapers (cloth diaper mama here) AT ALL! It’s […]
Last week I wrote about my Top 4 Must-Have Potty Training Products. Your shopping list does not have to end there. If you want to invest a little bit more, or if some specific but common potty training problems come up, there are a couple of other potty training products […]
One of the burning questions that comes up both in my consulting and my classes is: What potty training products should I buy? Lucky for you, the answer is simple: not many. When considering potty training products, I think there are a few key questions to carefully consider: How does […]
They say patience is a virtue, and while writing this post, out of curiosity I looked up what exactly “patience” means. Patience = the ability to calmly wait for something without getting angry. **What** better word could apply to modern potty training situations? It may be a product of a […]
If you’re familiar with “Oh Crap!” you may have heard about the “red solo cup” potty training trick. It took me a while to figure out how to make this trick useful for potty training, but I’m glad I did. It’s saved the day quite a few times for me! […]
It is true: potty training is not an easy job. But there are a lot of rewards along the way. Here are some of my favorite potty training perks: Poop cleanup is SO much easier. I am one month away from my 1-year anniversary of changing a poopy diaper. We […]
