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Diapers are probably no one’s favorite part of parenting. But potty training your child isn’t always a picnic, either. (Yes, we all have friends for whom toilet training has been a total breeze. Lucky devils.) It’s best to take a big-picture view and remember that setbacks are part of the road to success, and any unpleasantness along the way (cleanups, stalemates) is a means to a very good end: independent toileting, an exciting milestone for kids and parents alike. But how do you start? What’s the best approach? How will you overcome roadblocks? Babble has you covered with our complete Potty Training Guide. We also take a look at why “readiness” doesn’t work for all kids — and give you tried-and-true tips from real parents who’ve trained and triumphed! And we provide guidance on the best training potties; underwear; and books, videos, and music to help you reach the promised potty land. You’ll get there. We promise.
First, THANK YOU for all of your sweet words earlier. Even when you didn’t agree, you were kind and gentle and I wish there was a way to adequately tell you how much that is needed in this internet space, where we can just say I DO NOT KNOW and be greeted with a smile. MORE »
Deep breaths. I’m about to tackle a tough subject here and I want to start it off with everyone gathering around the campfire and singing some old James Taylor songs until we feel that weird comraderie of motherhood. Got that feeling? Good. I’ve talked about potty training before, about how it’s been hard, and eventually MORE »
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We're talking about being diaper free here my friends. WORD.
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Sometimes we all need a little extra incentive to achieve an important milestone in life. Since giving champagne to toddlers is a no-no, we hand out some bite-sized treats instead.
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Why? Because I'm not down with shoving copious amounts of sweet and salty treats down their hatch. Only sometimes. And because little kids? They LOVE being praised and getting rewards. So. On with the ideas and free stuff.
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Since when did toddlers need a multi-hundred dollar electronic device on the potty in order to learn to use the potty?
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by Elizabeth Beller We hit the ground running in late November with no less than 8 doctor visits, includng 1 urgent care, 2 ER, and 1 hospital stay. We made it through this barrage all good and well, but in hindsight, one of the maladies stands out. Evangeline came down with a mysterious stomach ailment MORE »
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