Potty training

Here's how to clean fresh pee

Here's how to clean fresh pee

Maybe it's the couch, their mattress or the brand new rug. Anyway, it's now wet with your not-quite-potty-trained kid's pee. Here's how to clean it up.

Amy Valm

When to ditch nighttime diapers

When to ditch nighttime diapers

Nighttime dryness can be difficult for some kids, so look for signs of readiness before suggesting underpants at bedtime.

Lisa Kadane

Dad hilariously captures the reality of potty training a toddler

Dad hilariously captures the reality of potty training a toddler

Vlogger La Guardia Cross shares the steps he took to potty train his daughter in his latest video, "Potty Train A Toddler in 22 Easy Steps."

Christine Shepherd

8 ways to get your preschooler ready for kindergarten

8 ways to get your preschooler ready for kindergarten

Your kid needs to learn an essential skill before she starting kindergarten—wiping her bum. We have eight tricks that will get her ready for kindergarten

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5 signs your toddler is ready to potty train

5 signs your toddler is ready to potty train

Not sure when to potty train your toddler? Here are the signs that tell you your kid is ready to toilet train.

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9 potty training secrets

9 potty training secrets

Want to start potty training your toddler? Try out these genius tips and tricks that make toilet training easier for everyone.

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Potty training: Setbacks and challenges

Potty training: Setbacks and challenges

As your kid gets used to using the potty, you’re bound to hit a few roadblocks. But don’t get discouraged — it’s normal.

Sandra E. Martin, Susan Spicer and Cheryl Embrett

Don’t just sit there: 6 ways to get your kid to actually pee when you're potty training

Don’t just sit there: 6 ways to get your kid to actually pee when you're potty training

Feel like your kiddo is ready for potty training but he just can’t pee when he’s on the potty? Try these strategies and urine business!

Vanessa Milne

Cloth diapers 101

Cloth diapers 101

Having trouble deciding between cloth diapers and disposables? Before you choose which approach is best for your baby, here are the basics.

Louise Gleeson

5 kids’ TV show episodes about potty training

5 kids’ TV show episodes about potty training

Ready to get your kid out of diapers? Show her these cartoon episodes that explain what potty training is all about.

Christine Persaud

How to potty train—four methods to try

How to potty train—four methods to try

From the three-day potty training method to a potty training chart, we break down all the different potty training techniques you can try.

Karen Robock

How to potty train your toddler in three days

How to potty train your toddler in three days

You can potty train your toddler in three days—no magic required. But you are going to need paper towels because there will be accidents.

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Potty training: Establishing bathroom habits

Potty training: Establishing bathroom habits

Time for potty finishing school! These basic bathroom and potty-training tips will help your little one master the art of keeping clean.

Erin Pooley

When should my kid switch to pull-up diapers?

When should my kid switch to pull-up diapers?

Pull-ups diapers can help with potty training and nighttime training, but knowing when to start and stop using them is key.

Sadiya Dendar

How to teach your kid proper bathroom habits

How to teach your kid proper bathroom habits

After your child is potty trained, there are still a few more washroom skills to master.

Athena Tsavliris

Potty training my toddler: A diary

Potty training my toddler: A diary

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.

Kim Shiffman

6 potty training items to add to your shopping list

6 potty training items to add to your shopping list

Stock up on some potty training essentials before the big day.

Kim Shiffman

How do I potty train?

How do I potty train?

Is it time to potty train your child? We can help!

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Toddler tips: From potty training to public bathrooms

Toddler tips: From potty training to public bathrooms

Facing public bathrooms with your toddler is a brand new world.

Erin Phelan

Is your kid ready to potty train?

Is your kid ready to potty train?

If your toddler or preschooler is really ready to potty train, it should go pretty smoothly. Here’s how to tell.

Susan Spicer