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The Missing Piece in Most Potty Training Plans: Celebrating Small Wins

The Missing Piece in Most Potty Training Plans:...

Nina Ottman

It's easy for potty training to become results-focused. Did they go in the potty?Did they stay dry all day?Are they “trained” yet? And while those milestones matter, they’re not actually...

The Missing Piece in Most Potty Training Plans:...

Nina Ottman

It's easy for potty training to become results-focused. Did they go in the potty?Did they stay dry all day?Are they “trained” yet? And while those milestones matter, they’re not actually...

How to Encourage Independence in Toddlers (Without Power Struggles)

How to Encourage Independence in Toddlers (With...

Nina Ottman

It starts small. A toddler insisting, “I do it!”A tiny hand reaching for the light switch.A determined attempt to put shoes on the wrong feet. And somewhere between “this is...

How to Encourage Independence in Toddlers (With...

Nina Ottman

It starts small. A toddler insisting, “I do it!”A tiny hand reaching for the light switch.A determined attempt to put shoes on the wrong feet. And somewhere between “this is...

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How to Handle Potty Training Accidents Without ...

Nina Ottman

Potty training accidents can bring out a level of frustration you weren’t expecting. Not just mild annoyance.That burnt-out level of irritation.That “I cannot clean this up one more time today”...

How to Handle Potty Training Accidents Without ...

Nina Ottman

Potty training accidents can bring out a level of frustration you weren’t expecting. Not just mild annoyance.That burnt-out level of irritation.That “I cannot clean this up one more time today”...

Potty Training Milestone Kit: What It Is and How to Pick the Right One

Potty Training Milestone Kit: What It Is and Ho...

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...

Potty Training Milestone Kit: What It Is and Ho...

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...