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Toilet Training a Six Year Old with Autism – Poop Issues
This article by Lisa Jo Rudy is helpful for parents of autistic children. Potty training kids with autism can be challenging at times, and this article reviews some of those challenges and specifically addresses fear of pooping in the potty.…
The Economics of Potty Training | The Unbroken Window
An interesting, deep, and in-depth discussion about potty training. The author has taken a very scientific view of the cost/benefit ratio in regard to having a toilet trained child.
I always thought the shift toward later potty training was purely …
Potty Training Supplies at Mommy Auctions
I've just discovered a site that is great for Moms! It is Mommy Auctions.com , a website for parents to sell used and new parenting supplies in an EBay-like auction format -- but WITHOUT the high EBay listing fees. You …
Using Borax for Potty Training Accidents
Here is an idea for parents looking to clean up those icky 'poopy underwear' accidents when toilet training. Get a bucket and a box of Borax at the store. Fill the bucket up with warm water and a cup …
How to Potty Train Children with Autism
How to Potty Train Children With Autism
By Echo Armman
1. First, but a potty chair and a pull-up of course. If the child doesn't feel like to do it, let it go. Try again after one or two weeks. …
Flushable, Environmentally-Friendly gDiapers
Until now, parents have had two choices: 1. Landfill-filling, environmentally unfriendly disposable diapers, or 2. Messy, icky, labor-intensive cloth diapers.
That's why I'm so excited about a new company and a new product called gDiapers. gDiapers are not cloth - …
Poop Culture: Potty Training Your Child
Healthy Children: Poop Culture: Potty Training Your Child
The link above sends you to an article on WebMd that is a very nice overview of toilet training - history, theories, and methods. The author, Dr. Steven Parker, discusses the 'parent-centered' …
Help! My Toddler Won’t Poop on the Potty! – Part 3
Ask Lisa - Free Pediatric Advice: Withholding Stool
I'd love to take credit for this advice, but it was written by Lisa-Ann Kelly R.N., .N.P.,C.Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
In her article, Lisa-Ann presents a very thorough discussion behind …
‘The Potty Boot Camp’ Is Now Available in Paperback
'The Potty Boot Camp: Basic Training for Toddlers', written by Dr. Suzanne Riffel, is now available in a paperback version from major booksellers.
The Potty Boot Camp teaches parents a unique new toilet training method that has been successful for …
FREE Dora the Explorer PRINTABLE Potty Training Charts
Just wanted to let everyone know where you can download and print some free Dora potty training charts. Charts are a useful visual motivator for children to use the potty since they can see their successes 'adding up'.
