potty training tips

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 …

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 …

Two Days of Potty Training With No Success

This post is one in my series of 'real questions, real responses' when parents have written to me during the potty training process. This mom wrote because even after following The Potty Boot Camp program exactly as written her son …

Potty Training Maintenance – Tips and Advice

After a few days of post potty-boot camp interval training it is time to get your child back into clothes. Obviously they can’t run around naked for too much longer and it is time to take the major step of …

Advice and Tips for Potty Training Twins and Multiples

Potty training one child with The Potty Boot Camp program is difficult enough - potty training twins and multiples is multiplying the problems for parents. There is one great advantage with potty training multiples however; sibling rivalry. Once one child …

Starting Potty Boot Camp? Tips from the Trenches

I received this list of tips and tricks from a mother who recently used The Potty Boot Camp to train her son Oliver. Being an analytical sort, Dana meticulously made notes about her progress through the program and wrote down …

Using Clean-up as a Technique to Motivate Your Child During Toilet Training

Countless parents ask me personally throughout their toilet training process in what way to give their child that additional dose of encouragement to use the toilet. A common sense and simple tip I have provided is to have the youngster …

The Bathtub Can Help Your Toddler Overcome Fear of the Potty!

My best suggestions for Potty Training usually come as a result of helping to troubleshoot when parents write me about bumps in the road as they go through Potty Boot Camp.  The following post is between myself and a Mom …

Using Bribery During Potty Training – Yes, It Can Be a Necessary Evil

I am a firm believer in using a little bit of bribery when potty training. It is one of those parenting moments when I say, "go for it" it it helps! Common bribes include candy, "forbidden toys", stickers, and even …