Accidents are part of potty training. But there are things you can do to help toddlers avoid pooping their pants. Few things are more frustrating for parents—and toddlers—than difficulty with potty ...

I hear frequently from parents who are trying to toilet train that the child is having some success. Namely, parents will say the child has learned how to pee on the potty, and has no wet accidents.

We thought our daughter simply hated using the toilet, but her accidents uncovered a more complicated issue. By Paul L. Underwood This story was originally published on June 6, 2019 in NYT Parenting.

Question: My 26-month-old daughter will go on the potty happily every hour when told (we're using your "potty bell" and it's working extremely well) and produces every time. As a result, she's having ...

This article is adapted from It’s No Accident: Breakthrough Solutions to Your Child’s Wetting, Constipation, UTIs, and Other Potty Problems, by Steve Hodges with Suzanne Schlosberg. In late 2010, Zoe ...

Trying to potty-train a child who isn't ready or has no interest just causes a lot of frustration. Instead, look for readiness signs (and get yourself ready, too). If your child is complaining about ...

Learning how to use the potty is a milestone for both toddlers and parents. It really does feel like you've climbed Poop Everest by the time potty training is over. The moment you see the connection ...

We talked to two veteran “quick-train” moms—Amanda Glasgow of Ft. Mitchell and Heidi Osterhage of Erlanger—to learn their tips and tricks for success with potty training. Ready: Osterhage’s son didn’t ...

I was always so intimidated by the potty-training process. There were some days that I could barely get my very independent and strong-willed toddler to get in the car or pick up her toys, let alone ...