Potty training is to date the most stressful parenting challenge I’ve experienced. I was fortunate in most respects. … More
A Little Bit Of Advice: 13 Toilet-Training Tips to Know Before You Start
Faced with the task of trying to potty-train my 2 year old toddler Kannon, I navigated the web for tips. Frustrated that the convenient and reputable preschool down the street would not enroll him until he was “diaper-free” -made me turn up the pressure. Not a good idea. All I got was more resistance, more play, and really – more confusion on his part. … More
Mind Your Parenting Manners
When we take our first steps into the land of motherhood, there are a few anxieties that attack us from the moment our little ones are placed on our chests. Will we breastfeed? Will we ... More
Things to Keep in Mind when Potty Training if you Want to Avoid Losing your Mind
I sincerely thought potty training would break me. The crying, cleaning, and frustration pushed me to the fringes of parenting sanity. I was on the brink of giving up when the skies parted and bathed me in a soft stream of sunlight as my son decided that he was one hundred percent ready to use the toilet forever. It was exactly like that. I wanted to run through the streets screaming “no more diapers! no more cleaning out the potty! I’m free!”…. More
