Articles & Advice for Mom on Potty Training

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• Big Kid® Independence

  Jennifer James

  It’s often hard to let go and let your child be an independent individual! July is a month that celebrates independence, which makes me think about my children during their big milestones like potty training. These Big Kid® moments have made me so proud and will continue to throughout the years.  During…

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• All about Potty Seats

  By Kelly D. Burgess

  It’s all about independence. That’s the word on potty seats from family practitioner and parenting expert Dr. Jody McVittie. “Parents need to take a pretty casual attitude toward using the toilet so the children take it for granted as well,” says Dr. McVittie. “That means providing them with something…

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• Making the Big Switch : Transitioning from Diapers to Training Pants

  Katherine Bontrager

  One of the first steps parents take as they face potty training is determining if their little one is really ready to begin working toward real underwear. And for many, the next step is helping their child transition from diapers to training pants. But how should parents encourage their child to make…

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• Tuning in to Your Child's Learning Style

  Do you have a watchful observer? Or an interactive do-er? Understanding your child's prevailing learning style not only does wonders in the potty training department-it can go a long way in helping you adapt life lessons as your child discovers and grows. Set Your Sights on LearningDo you have a child…

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• When Your Kids Potty Train Differently

  Jen Singer

  My younger son had absolutely no interest in the bright blue, yellow and green plastic potty that his big brother (my first son) had potty trained on a year-and-a-half earlier. But the toilet? Yes, he liked the toilet, because his brother used it. I’d potty trained my first son using that plastic potty.…

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• Aligning with Your Partner on Potty Training Methods

  Dave Hagler

  You and your spouse may have different approaches to parenting from time to time. In general, presenting a united and consistent front to your child is a good idea. This is especially true when it comes to potty training. Before beginning the potty training process, you and your partner might want…

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