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Nov 2020
42m 22s

Everybody Poops! Potty Training Basics

DR. MONA AMIN
About this episode

On this episode I welcome Allison, the owner and founder of The Potty Training Consultant (@pottytrainingconsultant on Inatagram), to discuss the basics of potty training. 


She is a mother of two and her company has helped thousands of families around the world in their potty training journey. 


We discuss: 

  • The average age of potty training in America
  • Signs of readiness
  • A couple methods to consider
  • How to determine which method may be best for your child
  • What a parent should do if their child is resistant to potty training
  • What are some barriers to potty training 

Tune is as we talk about potty training basics! 


Make sure to follow @pottytrainingconsultant and @pedsdoctalk on Instagram to continue the conversation! 

Check out the PedsDocTalk Toddler Courses for all Dr. Mona's toddler essentials, including the No-Pressure Potty Training Course.

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