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Children’s Books About Potty Training

Many parents struggle to get their kids to warm up to the idea of potty training. One way to turn the tide on your potty-training struggle is to introduce picture books with a potty-training theme. An assortment of books exist that feature tales of young potty-trainers who, just like your child, find learning this new skill a challenge. By sharing these tales with your child, you may be able to help him see that he isn’t alone and that conquering the potty is within his reach.

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Two-Time Olympian Balances Training and Twins

Julie Swail (Ertel) seems to do things in pairs: competes in two Olympic Games, excels in two different sports, and then gives birth to twins. Only a true athlete could tackle all that, and Julie does it like a champ. She was the captain of the 2000 USA Womens Olympic Water Polo team and took home the Silver medal in Sydney. Eight years later, she was once again competing in the Summer Olympics, but this time in Bejing and in the sport of triathlon.

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Potty-Training Creates Memorable Moments

One of the perks of coming from a big family is that I am blessed to have so many nieces and nephews. My youngest brothers are in the midst of potty training their children and watching them work at it brought back so many memories. It seems like only yesterday that I was potty training my youngest. I swear with my first one I had her potty trained by the time she was 16 months old, but by the time number six came along I was a little more laid back. As another birthday approached for Finn, I decided that I needed to step it up and get him out of diapers. I tried everything.

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The Adventures of Potty Training

One of the perks of coming from a big family is that I am blessed to have so many nieces and nephews. My youngest brothers are in the midst of potty training their children and watching them work at it brought back so many memories. It seems like only yesterday that I was potty training my youngest. I swear with my first one I had her potty trained by the time she was 16 months old, but by the time number six came along I was a little more laid back. As another birthday approached for Finn, I decided that I needed to step it up and get him out of diapers. I tried everything.

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Potty Training Tips & Techniques

Few parenting efforts cause mothers of toddlers more anxiety than potty training. Although you may know your child will eventually graduate from diapers, starting the process can raise many questions and concerns. Experienced mothers, friends and relatives often like to offer advice about potty training methods they used. When it comes to teaching your child how to use the toilet, certain techniques may work better than other methods. Practicing patience, as well as offering support and encouragement, will help you and your child accomplish this important goal.