Potty Training

The accidents are frustrating. The resistance is exhausting. And sometimes you start wondering whether your toddler has decided that the potty is their personal enemy. There is a particular kind of parenting frustration that comes with potty training. You buy the little potty. You explain what it is for. You read the books. You celebrate the first successful trip. Then, somehow, your child pees on the floor five minutes later. And when you gently ask whether they need to use

There is no magic birthday when every child suddenly becomes ready for the potty. Knowing what readiness actually looks like can make the process easier for both of you. Potty training can make parents feel like they are running late for something. Someone else’s child is already using the toilet. Your toddler has started showing interest. A relative asks whether you have started yet. Suddenly, something that should simply be another developmental milestone can feel like a de