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It's easy to make potty training into a stressful experience.
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You and your child may be ready for early potty training but also, maybe not.
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Knowing the right time isn't an exact science.
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There are some pieces of wisdom to consider.
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The myths just make it harder to accept your child's natural rhythm for potty training.
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You’ve cleared a major hurdle in potty-training – your child has learned to use the bathroom successfully – but once you leave your house it’s a different story entirely. Your child becomes fearful and agitated and refuses to “go” in a strange bathroom. If you feel like you’re stuck in
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Babies sometimes just want to stick with the diaper for a while.
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So you think your child is ready for the potty? Here are some questions you might want to ask before you start potty training. How old is your child? Although a generation ago moms started potty training as early as six months of age, now the common starting age for potty training is around two years
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By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of The No-Cry Potty Training Solution Potty training can be natural, easy, and peaceful. The first step is to know the facts. The perfect age to begin potty training is different for every child. Your child's best starting age could be anywhere from eighteen to thirty-two