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Some Typical Issues You Might Run Into When Potty Training

I'm always on the lookout for articles around the web related to potty training.  I've got a "Google Alert" set to email me whenever a new post or article shows up.  So when the good folks at www.GoNannies.com reached out …

Does Household Income Determine When You Potty Train?

Does Household Income Determine When You Potty Train?

 An interesting concept....does your socioeconomic status determine when you feel it's appropriate to toilet train?

A study was done recently which surveyed a number of parents across different socioeconomic and racial backgrounds …

Potty Training Special Needs Children

Potty Training Special Needs Children

Potty training can be a long and arduous process for parents and children that requires much thought and research. When potty training begins, parents take into account the physical and emotional readiness of their child …

Day #1 Potty Boot Camp Problems

Day #1 Potty Boot Camp Problems

One of the most common emails I receive from parents is regarding problems that happen during day one of Potty Boot Camp. Day one is hard work and can be frustrating and discouraging....after all, …

Potty Training Problem: Child Unaware of when Needing to Go Potty

Question:  

Mild child is doing well so far in her potty training program.  My problem now is that she seems unaware of when she needs to go potty. She knows when it starts to happen. Even if she initiates beforehand …

What to do When Potty Training Isn’t Going Well

What are you to do when you start potty training and it isn't going well?  Picture this: all the signs are there...your child knows the words for pee and poop, shows interest in the potty, and your parental instincts tell …

Potty Training Standstill – What to Try When You’re Not Making Progress

This parent started potty training, made some progress, and then hit the proverbial wall.  See below for some suggestions about what to do when your child seems to have stopped making any progress while potty training and you feel you're …

Advice When Your Child is Afraid of Peeing on the Potty – Some Unique Solutions

A common problem many parents encounter when potty training is that their child is 'afraid' of the potty.  It can be the entire experience that frightens the child, or even something simple such as a fear of 'letting go' into …

Bladder Infection Causes Problems with Potty Training

Another "Question and Answer" from real users of The Potty Boot Camp program.  This mom started potty training and shortly into the program her daughter developed a bladder infection.  This can, as you imagine, hamper your efforts to become diaper …

My Son Refuses to Poop on the Potty!

Here is another post in our series of "questions and answers" from real customers of The Potty Boot Camp.  This mom was at her wit's end because although her son was doing great peeing on the potty, he refused to …