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Is it time to potty train your son? Teaching a boy to use the toilet can be a tad more complicated than teaching a girl. Here's a preview.

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Ditching diapers is often a prerequisite for preschool, but toilet training with a deadline isn’t fun for anyone. Here are some tips to help with the transition.

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Everything you need to know about potty training, including signs your toddler is ready to start, potty training methods and common problems and solutions.

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Potty Training: A Parents’ Guide

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Potty training is always an adventure! Here, our readers share their funniest stories. 

One mom's day-by-day account of her attempt to potty train her almost-three-year-old. Spoiler alert: It didn't go quite as planned.

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Potty training: Establishing bathroom habits

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