Potty training is a developmental milestone that every child and every parent must face. While it marks a step toward independence, the process is often accompanied by stress, frustration, and ...

I am going to provide some high-level suggestions and then turn it over to a dear friend, Karen Deerwester, author of The Potty Training Answer Book: Practical Answers to the Top 200 Questions Parents ...

Much of motherhood is glorious, uplifting and fun. However, there is one chore which looms over even the most cheerful and talented mothers: Potty training. When my first son was 1-year-old, I delved ...

There is no single best time to start potty training. Many parents or caregivers find it is best to begin when their toddlers show signs of readiness. These may include asking to have diapers changed, ...

Day 2 of potty training was a disaster. Everyone was burnt out. Our toddler avoided the bathroom. My husband and I were exhausted from cleaning up accidents and arguing. We started the three-day potty ...

The words “spring training” often evoke images of athletes prepping for the new season of baseball. However, for some parents the phrase has a different, more stressful meaning – prepping their ...

This article was originally featured on What to Expect, a pregnancy and parenting brand helping every parent know what to expect, every step of the way. One week before my firstborn started preschool ...

Potty training isn’t a particularly enjoyable stage for any parent. For the fortunate minority, it goes without a hitch, and their smug clever little tots are out of nappies within days. But for most ...

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ERIC, the children's bowel and bladder charity, answer commonly asked questions about potty training, including when to start potty training, what to do when your child won't poo and more.