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Nov 2022
51m 41s

Potty Training with Lisa Sherington-Boyd...

MOTHER TONGUE
About this episode
This week we’re talking about a BIG topic when it comes to toddlers - Potty Training. The amazing Lisa Sherington-Boyd aka Principal Lisa aka The Potty Queen joins us to reveal the secrets to transitioning your little one from nappies to the potty. We have so many questions! Is a toddler ever really ‘ready' for the potty and how do we spot the signs? What ... Show More
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