A Fresh Look At Potty-Training Readiness.

When potty training goes sideways, it's easy to wonder if you're doing something wrong. In this episode, I answer a parent's question about a 3-year-old who won't pee or poop on the potty and explain why less pressure often leads to more progress.You'll learn practical strategies ...  Show more

Dr. Cathryn shares a cringeworthy tantrum moment from her own parenting years and the perspective shift that changed how she responds to big feelings. Learn what's really happening in your little kid's brain during a meltdown, the PREP method for preventing tantrums before they s ...  Show more

In this episode, I get into the real deal about learning and how it applies to potty training. Spoiler: you’re not teaching your child how to pee or poop—they already know how to do that! What we’re really teaching is where to put it. I cover why consistency, repetition, and c ...

In this episode of Oh Crap Potty Training, we’re talking about a question that trips up so many parents: Should you tell your child ahead of time that you’re starting potty training? Some kids need a heads-up, while others will use that time to dig in their heels. And what about ...  Show more

In this episode of Oh Crap Potty Training, I’m breaking down the four big reasons why potty training before age three makes life easier for you and your child. From avoiding power struggles during the “three-nager” stage to preventing looming preschool deadlines, I’m sharing why ...  Show more

In this week’s episode of Oh Crap Potty Training, I’m addressing two of the biggest misconceptions about potty training: that it’s a three-day process and that your toddler will self-initiate right away. Spoiler alert—it’s neither of those things! I’m sharing why modern kids, esp ...  Show more