potty training

May 12 2020

What To Do If Your Toddler Refuses To Poop In The Potty

What can I do if my toddler refuses to poop in the potty? In this post, we cover the most common questions and answers.

Resistance is not a brand new thing for toddlers. They refuse to eat, sleep, take a bath, or change their clothes. But one thing that can take a toll on parents is their toddler’s resistance to use the potty. Some toddlers can pee on the potty, but resist or otherwise, unable to poop on the potty. Do you also face the same challenges while potty training your little one? Because we know how stressful it is to clean up the mess and wash the poopy pants for the hundredth time, we’ve gathered some experts’ tips to encourage toddlers to go in the potty. [Read more…]

Apr 24 2020

Everything You Need To Know About Bedwetting (Causes And Solutions)

Bedwetting amongst kids 5 years and up is oftentimes a difficult issue to tackle at home. Should you worry? Should you leave it alone? We’ll help answer your questions. Read on.

The Familiar Story Of Sue, A Parent Just Like You

Sue loves being a mom!

Of course, she’s always the first one to say that it’s never easy and she’s had her fair share of difficult moments; but overall, she’s never felt as complete or as fulfilled.

Sue could honestly say that one of the happiest day of her life was when she and her husband, Paul, welcomed their son Liam. Both Sue and Paul weren’t prepared for the exhaustion of it all, but they took everything in stride and Liam soon grew up to become a happy, well-adjusted toddler.

Little Liam met all his milestones at the right age and aside from the occasional harmless bump on the forehead or a stuffy nose, he never had any health issues more serious than a fever for a day or two.

Sue was so proud during Liam’s first day at pre-K. She baked him a cupcake and Paul took the morning off from work so they could both be around for his first day.

Fast forward to the present, Liam is just a couple weeks’ shy from his 5^th birthday. [Read more…]

Mar 02 2018

6 Things Every Parent Should Carry In Their Potty Training Bag

6 Things Every Parent Should Carry In Their Potty Training Bag Potty training is one of those things that, as a parent, you can’t wait for. The thought of leaving those diapers behind and never having to change them again is an exciting, joyous dream. However, that joy and excitement is soon forgotten when potty training time arrives!

There’s no denying potty training can make you feel like you’re losing your sanity. What should be a fairly straightforward process, turns out to be one of the most difficult and frustrating parts of parenthood. Of course, some toddlers take to potty training like a duck to water, but for most parents, the struggle is real!

If you’re potty training your little one, there’s a few things that will make the task a lot less stressful. One of these things is to ensure you have a well-stocked potty training bag. The question is, what should you carry in this magical bag?

Here, you’ll discover the top things every parent should carry in their potty training bag.

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Jan 07 2018

What Are The Psychological Effects Of Poor Potty Training?

This was a reader-submitted question. To have your question answered for free, read through this post to the end!

Did you know that way back in the 1920’s and 1930’s, young children were pushed to have strict toilet trainings through punitive and coercive methods?

According to Gwen Dewar, writer of the article “The science of toilet training: What research tells us about timing”, the US Department of Manual in 1935 proposed the use of soap stick insertion in the rectum at certain times to enforce strict regularity in the bowel movement. Some even imposed physical punishments for toilet training accidents. Dewar said that these harsh methods were prevalent until after World War II when the medical community argued about its negative effects on children.

To better understand this, let us take a closer look at the psychological implications of potty training.

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Jul 11 2016

Potty Training – 10 Top Tips To Ease The Transition

When it comes to potty training, there’s one thing most parents can agree upon – it’s extremely hard work! Getting your little one used to taking off their diaper and relieving themselves in a potty is a lot harder than it seems.

If you’re trying desperately to potty train your toddler but nothing seems to be working, or if you’re simply thinking about starting, here you’ll discover 10 top tips that can help ease the transition. [Read more…]