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Potty Training Methods Explained: Which One Is Right for Your Child?

Potty Training Methods Explained: Which One Is ...

Nina Ottman

If you’ve started researching how to potty train, you’ve probably realized something quickly: There are a lot of potty training methods. The 3-day method. The “Oh Crap” method. Child-led training....

Potty Training Methods Explained: Which One Is ...

Nina Ottman

If you’ve started researching how to potty train, you’ve probably realized something quickly: There are a lot of potty training methods. The 3-day method. The “Oh Crap” method. Child-led training....

My Toddler Won’t Poop on the Potty: Overcoming Poop Withholding

My Toddler Won’t Poop on the Potty: Overcoming ...

Nina Ottman

If your toddler will pee in the potty but refuses to poop, you’re not alone. Poop withholding is one of the most common (and most stressful) potty training hurdles. A...

My Toddler Won’t Poop on the Potty: Overcoming ...

Nina Ottman

If your toddler will pee in the potty but refuses to poop, you’re not alone. Poop withholding is one of the most common (and most stressful) potty training hurdles. A...

Potty stool and unopened package of diapers

How to Start Potty Training: A Step-by-Step Gui...

Nina Ottman

If you’re reading this, you’re probably asking one very practical question: How do I actually start potty training? Not in theory. Not someday. But literally — where do I start...

How to Start Potty Training: A Step-by-Step Gui...

Nina Ottman

If you’re reading this, you’re probably asking one very practical question: How do I actually start potty training? Not in theory. Not someday. But literally — where do I start...

Potty milestone worth celebrating: woke up dry

5 Potty Milestones Worth Celebrating

Nina Ottman

Potty training is full of small steps. Sitting. Trying. Sprinting to the bathroom and almost making it. And while those everyday efforts deserve recognition, there are a few moments along the...

5 Potty Milestones Worth Celebrating

Nina Ottman

Potty training is full of small steps. Sitting. Trying. Sprinting to the bathroom and almost making it. And while those everyday efforts deserve recognition, there are a few moments along the...

Manners vs. Kindness: What’s the Difference

Manners vs. Kindness: What’s the Difference

Nina Ottman

“Manners” and “kindness” often get used interchangeably, especially when we’re talking about toddlers. We remind them to say please. We correct tone. We prompt thank you. And sometimes, in the...

Manners vs. Kindness: What’s the Difference

Nina Ottman

“Manners” and “kindness” often get used interchangeably, especially when we’re talking about toddlers. We remind them to say please. We correct tone. We prompt thank you. And sometimes, in the...

The Power of Positive Reinforcement for Toddlers

The Power of Positive Reinforcement for Toddlers

Nina Ottman

 Positive reinforcement is one of those parenting concepts most of us use long before we realize what we're doing. We smile when our toddler tries. We acknowledge effort. We point...

The Power of Positive Reinforcement for Toddlers

Nina Ottman

 Positive reinforcement is one of those parenting concepts most of us use long before we realize what we're doing. We smile when our toddler tries. We acknowledge effort. We point...