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What’s in a Potty Training Milestone Kit (and Is It Worth It?)

What’s in a Potty Training Milestone Kit (and I...

Nina Ottman

Potty training can feel surprisingly unstructured for something every child eventually learns. One day you’re dealing with diapers, and the next you’re trying to figure out routines, timing, rewards, and...

What’s in a Potty Training Milestone Kit (and I...

Nina Ottman

Potty training can feel surprisingly unstructured for something every child eventually learns. One day you’re dealing with diapers, and the next you’re trying to figure out routines, timing, rewards, and...

Using Visual Cues to Help Toddlers Follow Routines

Using Visual Cues to Help Toddlers Follow Routines

Nina Ottman

If you’ve ever given your toddler the same instruction five times in a row, you’re not alone. “Put your shoes on.”“Time to wash hands.”“Let’s clean up the toys.” Toddlers hear...

Using Visual Cues to Help Toddlers Follow Routines

Nina Ottman

If you’ve ever given your toddler the same instruction five times in a row, you’re not alone. “Put your shoes on.”“Time to wash hands.”“Let’s clean up the toys.” Toddlers hear...

So You’re Ready to Night Train. Now What?

So You’re Ready to Night Train. Now What?

Nina Ottman

Most children learn to stay dry during the day well before they can stay dry at night. That gap can feel confusing for parents. After weeks or months of focusing...

So You’re Ready to Night Train. Now What?

Nina Ottman

Most children learn to stay dry during the day well before they can stay dry at night. That gap can feel confusing for parents. After weeks or months of focusing...

When Is Potty Training Done?

When Is Potty Training Done?

Nina Ottman

If you’re wondering when your child will be done with potty training, you’re not alone. And the short answer is: "done" probably doesn't mean what you think it does. Every...

When Is Potty Training Done?

Nina Ottman

If you’re wondering when your child will be done with potty training, you’re not alone. And the short answer is: "done" probably doesn't mean what you think it does. Every...

Potty Training in Public Restrooms: Survival Tips for Your First Outings

Potty Training in Public Restrooms: Survival Ti...

Nina Ottman

Leaving the house during potty training can feel like a big step. At home, everything is familiar. The bathroom is predictable. Your child knows where things are and what to...

Potty Training in Public Restrooms: Survival Ti...

Nina Ottman

Leaving the house during potty training can feel like a big step. At home, everything is familiar. The bathroom is predictable. Your child knows where things are and what to...

A toddler's angry dinosaur stuffed animal

Potty Training Power Struggles: When Toddlers R...

Nina Ottman

If your toddler is refusing potty training or turning bathroom time into a power struggle, you’re not alone. This is common. It does not mean you ruined potty training. It...

Potty Training Power Struggles: When Toddlers R...

Nina Ottman

If your toddler is refusing potty training or turning bathroom time into a power struggle, you’re not alone. This is common. It does not mean you ruined potty training. It...