Hey, hey, you guys! Today, I dive into the concept of the inner 'f it,' where kids might show aggressive behavior due to being sick of the process. It's crucial to recognize when your child is struggling and to provide the right support without

78: Common Summer Potty Training Pitfalls

28 days ago 20m 26s

I'm diving into the nitty-gritty of summer potty training. Summer is a fantastic time to potty train—less clothing, more time at home—but it comes with its own set of challenges. We'll talk about how travel plans and those beloved pool and beac

77: What is Poop Withholding, Really?

Jun 4th, 2024 24m 14s

Hey, hey! In this episode, I’m diving into the hot topic of poop withholding, again. Poop withholding isn’t about your kid not being "ready"—it's a muscular reaction to anxiety. To help, I’ve launched a Poop Withholding Course with HD videos, w

76: Navigating The Transition to Summer with Kids

May 14th, 2024 49m 30s

Get ready for summer with me in this special episode as we revisit all the essential strategies for transitioning smoothly into the sunny season with your little ones, originally aired on Episode 132 of the Oh Crap! Parenting podcast. From tack

75: Magnesium- Dr. Barb Interview

Apr 30th, 2024 38m 44s

First off: listen till the end. There's lots of great info towards the end. Today, we are entering the world of magnesium with Dr. Barb Woegerer! Dr. Barb Woegerer, a naturopathic doctor based in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, specializes in women'

74: On Purpose Accidents

Apr 16th, 2024 14m 16s

Today, we're talking limit testing behavior in potty training. Kids often push boundaries by purposefully having accidents or making inappropriate statements to gauge parental reactions. I stress the significance of setting firm boundaries and

73: It's a YOU Problem

Apr 2nd, 2024 12m 15s

I'm coming at you with a little bit of tough love, today. We're talking behavioral issues that often get mistaken for potty training challenges. From playing in poop to uncontrollable diarrhea and refusal to wear clothes, these issues can be mo

72: Spring Break Potty Training

Mar 19th, 2024 12m 36s

Transitioning back to daycare or preschool after spring break can be daunting, but fear not! In this episode, we dive into strategies to navigate this tricky phase. From understanding daycare bathroom setups to fostering open communication with

71: Kids Who Will Only Use a Particular Potty

Mar 5th, 2024 24m 17s

In this episode of Oh Crap! Potty Training, we delve into the challenges of setting boundaries while navigating children's preferences, especially when dealing with kids who will only use a particular potty. From setting boundaries to navigatin

70: What NOT to Say When Potty Training

Feb 20th, 2024 23m 15s

I'm covering the key strategies and pitfalls of guiding your child through the potty training journey. From crowdsourcing potty training advice to prompting techniques and dealing with helicopter parenting, we discuss it all. I emphasize the im

69: Pee Withholding

Feb 6th, 2024 20m 46s

Today, I'm diving deep into techniques and advice for tackling the common challenge of pee withholding with your little one. From understanding the levels of withholding to practical release tricks like blowing raspberries or singing, we explor

68: Naps and Sleep Consistency with Erica Desper

Jan 23rd, 2024 59m 5s

Erica's Website: https://www.centerforconfidentparenting.org/Hey! Today, we dove into the essential topic of establishing solid sleep routines for our little ones. Joined by the insightful Erica Desper, we talked all things consistency, unders

67: More on Night Training and Daycare

Jan 9th, 2024 8m 1s

Today we're tackling two major fronts yet again! Night Training and Daycare! I spill the beans on how being a nighttime support for your kiddo isn't about creating dependency but providing the right assistance. Plus, we're deep-diving into the

66: When You Might Want to Use a Diaper for a Minute

Dec 14th, 2023 14m 20s

Today, we're talking about when the right time is to use a diaper during the potty training journey. With the holidays coming up, there's a lot of events to navigate. Learn the art of balancing life events with consistency, teaching autonomy to

65: What Should I Do: Special Circumstances

Nov 29th, 2023 21m 25s

All right! In this episode of The Oh Crap! Potty Training Podcast, we are diving deep into a topic close to my heart – Special Circumstances in potty training. We're talking about tailoring the potty training game plan for your kiddos. From ass

64. Rewards, Consequences, and Bribing

Nov 15th, 2023 21m 35s

In this episode, we're challenging the conventional use of rewards in potty training. Rewards can be counterproductive, leading to entitlement and a reliance on external motivation, and can even become punishments when a child is not yet capabl

63. Revisiting Poop Withholding and Constipation

Nov 1st, 2023 20m 35s

Today we’ll revisit some confusing aspects about poop, withholding, and constipation including:*digestion and food*the wonders of gelatin*too soft snaking food*practicing the negative behavior*why slowing down everything can helpBuy Oh C

62. Reviewing your First Day of Potty Training

Oct 18th, 2023 24m 52s

Let’s go over the important points of day one of potty training. This first day isn’t about judging success or failure. It’s about learning your child’s pee signal (or pee dance) and their pee pattern. It’s data collection and lots of learning.

61. Potty Training and Daycares; Let's Revisit Some Daycare Troubleshooting

Oct 4th, 2023 24m 24s

Today we’ll run through some possible solutions for what might be happening if your child is struggling at daycare. But first, we’ll go over what a reset looks like, as many parents are getting this confused. We’ll also touch on a common thing

60. Potty Training Independence and When Your Potty Training Timing Is Off

Sep 20th, 2023 20m 16s

Today, let’s revisit ways to help autonomy and independence; particularly a few weeks into potty training when you’re not seeing much self initiation. We’ll also pull apart a few scenarios that are common if potty training didn’t go as planned

59. Bribing for Potty Training Will Backfire On You!

Sep 6th, 2023 24m 26s

Today, let’s pull apart the difference between bribing your child and holding off an activity to get a potty run. We’ll also tackle the 3 Day Curse and the Day 3 Curse. And finally, what happens when your little one does fine for a good amount

58. When Your Child Has to Be Fully Potty-Trained for Preschool

Aug 23rd, 2023 42m 49s

Today, I’m talking with Melissa Markus, aka @thekindergartenmom (IG). She lives in Canada where “kindergarten” is akin to preschool in the US. We’re talking about not just her own potty training journey but also how to best support your child w

57. Back To School Potty Training Pitfalls

Aug 16th, 2023 20m 1s

Today we’ll talk about how to ease the schedule for your little one as they may be heading back to daycare or preschool after a break or maybe starting at a new place.The dinner time clusterDaycare expecting self initiation in a diaperNo

56. Time For Potty Training!

Jul 26th, 2023 23m 50s

Today, we’ll literally be talking about time; giving your child TIME to learn this milestone.I’m in a bit of red alarm panic based on the information I’m getting from parents contacting me. Parents are in a panic because they’re waiting till t

55. Summertime Potty Training Problems!

Jul 12th, 2023 25m 31s

Today, let’s look at some potty training issues specific to summertime. Maybe you’re vacationing or maybe there’s a temporary camp or preschool situation and your child is having more potty training accidents. We’ll also talk a little about why