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What Caught My Eye at the 2026 NYC Toy Fair: A Toddler Expert’s Perspective
Every year I walk these floors with one mission: find the toys that are not just fun, but genuinely support toddler development, sensory regulation, and yes… potty training success! This year did NOT disappoint. These are the brands that had me speed-walking back to their booths for a second look.
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Potty Training Reading List: Books to Accelerate the Potty Training Process
Potty training is a milestone that every parent hopes to achieve smoothly and quickly. However, did you know that the language we use when talking about poop can actually impact the potty training process?
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How To Give Your Child Control When Potty Training
Toddlers at the potty training age are also at an age where they want to cultiv
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Tips For The First Few Days Of Potty Training
Beginning the actual process of potty training can be intimidating! Where do you
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My Child Doesn't Tell Me When They Need to Go
One of the most common complaints I hear from newly potty training parents is, "
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How Professional Nannies Are Helping Modern Families Balance Work and Home Life
Hiring a professional nanny can offer modern families the flexibility, stability, and support they need to balance work and home life. This article explores the many benefits of professional childcare, tips for finding the right nanny, and strategies to ensure a smooth transition and strong working relationship.
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Viewing Potty Training Through Your Child's Eyes
I’m sure you’re familiar with the old saying, “Until you’ve walked a mile in so
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Basic Potty Training

What Caught My Eye at the 2026 NYC Toy Fair: A Toddler Expert’s Perspective
Every year I walk these floors with one mission: find the toys that are not just fun, but genuinely support toddler development, sensory regulation, and yes… potty training success! This year did NOT disappoint. These are the brands that had me speed-walking back to their booths for a second look.
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How to Structure Mealtime to Encourage Potty Training Success
The experts at Solid Starts and Potty Training Consultant have come together in this article to educate you on the little known connections between mealtime and potty training to make BOTH parts of toddlerhood feel more manageable.
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Adventures in Potty Training: 5 Pro Tips for Post-Diaper Travel
Navigating the way from diapers to underwear is a journey every future wanderer must endure! And as parents to this little trailblazer, you’re probably super excited for what the next phase of childhood sans-diaper looks like. But travel and potty training is usually a combo that can make even the most adventurous parents take a step back.
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Troubleshooting

Are Potty Training Regressions Normal?
Potty training regressions are a normal occurrence that many parents face when their child experiences stress or changes in routine. In these regressions, children may revert back to previous stages of development, abandoning the use of the potty and seeking comfort and attention from parents or caregivers.
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What If Your Daycare Requires Pull-Ups?
I often get asked, “What should I do if my child’s daycare requires Pull-Ups unti
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Tips To Help Your Resistant Kiddo Prepare For Potty Training
Is your kiddo resistant to peeing/pooping on the potty but you can tell they ar
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Nighttime

Toddler Sleep and Potty Training
If you’re like many toddler parents out there, you’ve probably wondered about when to start potty training. Maybe your friend’s child trained around this time, maybe your kiddo is starting to follow you into the bathroom more, or maybe you’re just sick and tired of changing diapers! The question begs to be answered – when is it the best time to start potty training?
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Sleep Solutions: Balancing Potty Training and Sibling Sleep
Being a parent of two young children can sometimes feel like a juggling act, especially when one child is potty trained and the other is not. If you've found yourself in a situation where your potty-trained child is waking up too early to use the bathroom, causing disturbances for their younger sibling, you're not alone.
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Protect Your Mattress & Your Sanity with the DreamSheet
Nighttime potty training is one of the most daunting aspects of the process, not only for the lost sleep, but also for the MESS. I found a solution for half the problem with the Waterproof DreamSheet by Nook Sleep.
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