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Apr 2022
47m 31s

Potty in the USA!

Montessori Moms in the Wild
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In today's episode, Megan and Rachel discuss the differences between the traditional "Potty Training" method and the lesser-known "Toilet Learning" method. Rachel gives some helpful advice to Megan, who is in the thick of it as we speak! 

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