#113: Potty Training Regression for Attention...

A listener wants to know if it's OK to always pick up a fussy, needy toddler who always wants to be held? Will this responsiveness perpetuate more neediness and get in the way of building independence? Another mom wants to know how to handle a particular attention-seeking behavio ...  Show more

It's easy to get overwhelmed in the day-to-day. Pretty soon you're flying by the seat of your pants and can't seem to get your feet under you. How do you switch focus from constantly putting out fires to parenting with more intention? Then sometimes parenting in the short-term is ...  Show more

There’s always a sigh of relief as a parent when you finally get your toddler sleep trained and potty trained. So what happens when they regress? This week on the podcast we’ll talk about the reasons on why your toddler might be regressing and strategies to get them back on track ...  Show more

We are talking to my dear friend, Amanda Prater. Amanda is a board-certified behavior analyst and has worked with several families on potty training. So many parents ask me questions about potty training, and I knew Amanda was the right one to talk to. 

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Question 1: Dealing with False Accusations- A parent shares concern about their 2.5-year-old falsely claiming to be hit by them.Answer: Understand that toddlers often blur fantasy and reality. It's their way of expressing discomfort with parental disapproval. Focus on the underly ...  Show more

The number one question I receive when it comes to potty training is, "How do I know when they're ready???" Here's the thing - there's no magical age when it comes to potty training. Every child is different and should start when they are developmentally ready. In general, you wa ...  Show more