Tag: potty training
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Battles Not Worth Fighting with Your Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Before I stepped into the world of parenthood, I was under the impression that I would have complete control over the children who would one day call my home their own. This fantasy is often fueled by those who aren’t yet parents, who seem quick to blame others for their children’s public…
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Parents of One Perfect Child Under Preschool Age
Get Pregnant Fast When we were deep in the challenges of potty-training our first child, friends came to visit from out of town. They were new parents with one adorable baby, as cute as can be. The dad, a dear friend, had recently watched a Dr. Phil episode about potty training in just one weekend.…
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5 Hard Truths About Potty Training
Get Pregnant Fast Potty training your little one is a milestone that many parents anticipate with a mix of excitement and dread. It’s an experience sure to reshape your daily life, akin to starting a new job or welcoming a child. While the idea of ditching diapers sounds delightful, the journey to the potty is…
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Navigating the Transition from One Child to Two: The Realities of Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast The Internet is filled with countless articles detailing the whirlwind that comes with adding a second child to the mix. I know this all too well, having spent many sleepless nights scouring the web for guidance while nursing my newborn, illuminated only by the soft glow of my smartphone. Let me tell…
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Will My Child Ever Master Potty Training?
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent knee-deep in the potty training trenches, I recently found myself purchasing a book titled Percy the Poop. Yes, you read that right—a children’s book featuring a talking log of poop. The idea is that by giving poop a personality, my daughter might understand its rightful place: the toilet. It’s…
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5 Things That Are Hard to Explain to Friends Without Kids
Get Pregnant Fast I truly value my friendships with those who don’t have children. They’ve been there through milestones, from first birthdays to my little one’s epic tantrums over the color of his shirt. But let’s be real: there are some experiences that are just impossible to convey to anyone who hasn’t navigated the chaotic…
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How to Stumble Through Potty Training in Just Three Days
Get Pregnant Fast Becoming a parent has been one of my proudest achievements, but it has also tested my patience and resolve more times than I can count. Potty training was one of those challenges that I thought would be a walk in the park. After all, every other toddler seems to be getting rave…
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I’m the Mom of a Kid Who Might Never Be Potty Trained
Get Pregnant Fast My son, Liam, is about to turn 5. He’s intelligent, caring, hilarious, and quite the charmer. Everyone adores him, and his mischievous nature keeps me on high alert—just the other week, he managed to flood the bathroom right before the holidays. But despite all his wonderful qualities, there’s one area where he’s…
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Zero Thanks for This Potty Training Advice
Get Pregnant Fast I’ll be honest; I did everything I could to avoid the inevitable task of potty training. It wasn’t just my reluctance—my memories of growing up with younger brothers loomed large. I can still picture those chaotic days spent in a shared bathroom with sticky floors and the joy of encountering a toilet…