The Stages of Potty Training: What Each One Looks Like and How Long It Takes
Potty training is not one event, it is five stages that each take their own time. Here is what to expect at every one, from readiness to nighttime dryness.
What Not to Do When Toilet Training: 9 Mistakes That Stall a Toddler
Most parents make at least three of these nine potty training mistakes without realizing it. Here is what actually stalls a toddler, and what to do instead.
Potty Training Girls vs Boys: What’s Actually Different (and What Isn’t)
The plan for potty training is the same for girls and boys. Here's what actually differs in practice, from wiping to sitting versus standing, and what the research really says about who trains faster.
What Is a Red Flag for Potty Training? Signs to Wait, and Signs to Call Your Doctor
Some signs mean your toddler just needs more time. Others belong with a doctor. Here's how to tell the difference before you start, or before you quit.
Best Potty Training Books, Compared: Oh Crap!, 3-Day Potty Training, and What a Day-by-Day Program Adds
Oh Crap! Potty Training, 3 Day Potty Training, Potty Training in 3 Days, and the original Azrin and Foxx method, compared plainly, plus what a structured program adds that a book cannot.
Potty Training Underwear: What to Buy, How Many, and When to Switch
Plain cotton underwear, not padded training pants, is what actually teaches a toddler to feel wet and hold on. Here is what to buy, how many pairs you need, and when to make the switch.
Potty Training Twins: One at a Time or Both Together?
Same birthday, different bladders. Here is how to decide whether to potty train your twins together or one at a time, and how to handle it either way.
What Is the Best Potty to Start Potty Training With?
The best potty for potty training is not the one with the most features. It is the one your toddler can get on and off by themselves, feet flat on the floor, with nothing to clean but a bowl.
Potty Training Accidents: What to Do in the Moment and How Long They Last
Accidents are part of potty training, not a sign it is failing. Here is exactly what to say in the moment, how many to expect, and when a pattern is worth a closer look.
Potty Training Day 1: What to Actually Do, Morning to Bedtime
Day 1 of potty training is less about the potty itself and more about watching, writing down, and staying calm through the first accidents. Here is what that actually looks like, hour by hour.