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Nov 2020
38m 22s

Everybody Poops! Potty Training Basics

DR. MONA AMIN
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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 Amer ... Show More
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