Is potty training causing your stress or anxiety? I’m unpacking everything you need to know to help your child learn to use the potty with more confidence and ease.   In this episode, we explore:   - Readiness Signs: What to look for physically, behaviorally, and emotionally to know if your child is ready to start potty training.   - Setting the Stage: What to do before you start potty training to create a supportive environment that encourages independence and reduces pressure around the potty.   - How to Potty Train: Practical tips and personal stories of how to actually start potty learning once you've determined your child is ready.   - Navigating Accidents and Setbacks: How to stay calm and empathetic during the inevitable ups and downs, and when taking a break might be the best next step.   - Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Why reward systems might not be the best approach, and what to do to foster intrinsic motivation instead.     Whether you're just starting or already in the thick of it, this episode offers you a compassionate and realistic approach to getting your child to start using the bathroom.       CHECK OUT ADDITIONAL RELATED EPISODES: 🎧 A conversation about pediatric pelvic health with Quiara Smith   🎧 How to use the attachment relationship to help your toddler fall and stay asleep with Eileen Henry