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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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The Art of Wiping: A Pivotal Step in Potty Training
Potty training is a milestone filled with triumphs and, let's be honest, a fair share of messy mishaps. Among the many skills your little one must conquer on their quest for potty independence, the art of wiping is a crucial, and often the final, step. While it may seem like a straightforward task to us adults, for a child, it can be a monumental challenge!
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How to Talk to a Child Struggling with Potty Training
If you have hit a wall with your child’s potty training and you can’t seem
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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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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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How Long Will You Have To Wipe Your Kiddo's Bum?!
One thing I know crosses every parent's mind.....HOW LONG AM I GOING TO BE WIPING
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"Dream Pees" And Nighttime Potty Training
Is your child struggling to stay dry throughout the entire night? I have two word
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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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