Potty Training Chronicles: Part 3 – Are We There, Yet?

Yesterday was a really good day in the potty training arena. Dustin stayed dry all day, except naps. It appears he is more likely to use the potty once an hour. More frequently, he refuses to go and less frequently, he uses the diaper. With stickers as an incentive, we have gone through a lot [...]

Potty Training Chronicles – Part 1

Rob, the other day, sent me an article from Salon titled Potty in the USA: Why Are We So Slow? discussing the differences between the US and other countries regarding potty training. Many moms in other countries are potty training their children as early as six months old, while here in the US, we wait [...]

Is It Potty Time – How is a Parent to Know?

Like many parents out there, I am concerned about potty training my child at the RIGHT time. Many daycares/preschools require a child be 2 years old and potty trained for admission. How will I know if my child is ready? If I try to early, will he be scared for life?

Well parents, Sue [...]