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May 2022
29m 38s

How to Get Through Potty Training Succes...

Albiona Rakipi
About this episode

We are talking to my dear friend, Amanda Prater. Amanda is a board-certified behavior analyst and has worked with several families on potty training. So many parents ask me questions about potty training, and I knew Amanda was the right one to talk to. 

 

What we go over on potty training: 

  • Where do you begin?
  • How do you know if your child is ready?
  • How can we set ourselves up to be successful?
  • What myths can we dispel?
  • How can we show ourselves grace?

 

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