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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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Hi, My daughter is almost 16 months. She is very active and she is now into pulling her diaper off ALL the time. I know all kids go through this stage but what do I do about it and how can I get her to keep it on? I bought her a potty and am starting to teach her how to use it but she would rather just
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Potty training is easier and happens faster if your child is truly ready in all three areas: physical, cognitive and social. But the big question is: how do you know when your child is ready? If you have never traveled this road before, you likely don’t even know what signs to look for. Take this quiz
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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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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