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Potty Training

Potty training can be so hard! These posts will help you navigate potty training well. Get different potty training methods and tips to help you get your little one potty trained as quickly and smoothly as possible.

Potty Training and Accidents

May 5, 2020November 12, 2008 by valplowman
Toddler boy covering his eyes

Potty Training Accidents. What to do when you face potty training problems. How to handle potty training accidents and why you should be patient. I recently heard an analogy on …

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Categories Potty Training 16 Comments

Potty Training Prep

May 5, 2020November 4, 2008 by valplowman
Cute Pretoddler smiling as he/she plays with yellow fabric

Potty Training Prep. When your little one is not quite ready for full potty training but wants to start working on the skill. I once joked that Kaitlyn would be …

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How to Help Your Child Poop in the Potty

January 21, 2021July 19, 2008 by valplowman
photo of a toilet in the bathroom

How to Help Your Child Get Past Pooping in the Potty Issues and start pooping in the potty. Potty training helps and tips. When we did our first attempt at …

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Categories Potty Training Tags pooping, Pottywise 26 Comments

Potty Training Success!

June 18, 2019June 4, 2008 by valplowman

For anyone who has been reading the blog since January or before or anyone who has read through posts form that time, you know we attempted potty training in January. …

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Potty Training On Hold

August 11, 2025January 28, 2008 by valplowman
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When progress hits a wall—like going 24+ hours without peeing despite waking dry—the journey can stall. The author calls a pause on potty training when stress, frustration, and readiness collide. …

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Potty Training: Days 6-9

August 11, 2025January 23, 2008 by valplowman
Potty training days 6-9

On Days 6–9, peeing is going strong — the real win is progress toward pooping on the potty. With stickers, special treats, or even a call to Dad as reward, …

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Potty Training: Days 4 and 5

August 11, 2025January 19, 2008 by valplowman
Potty training days 4-5

Consistent progress shines through on Days 4 and 5! Day 4 was accident-free—even waking dry after naptime. Day 5 brought more independence: fewer rewards, fewer accidents, and a trip out …

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Valerie Plowman

Valerie Plowman, known as "the Babywise Mom", is the happy mother of four children. She has been helping parents with their parenting concerns since 2007 and loves helping others absolutely love being a parent.

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