This process is SO NEW to your child, they almost always need a minute to catch up.  Over-prompting and too much pressure are 2 of the biggest factors in a child resisting the process.  Here’s a video.  And another. Also, see question #5, page 273 in the book.  This video here is about releasing pee. This post is about the child who seems to have a super strong reaction/resistance to the potty, including children on the Autism Spectrum. And this post about backing off. This post is about the kid who runs and hides. And lastly, do not be afraid to use the Red Solo Cup Trick as described on page 127. And here. And here.

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The transition from Block 1 to Block 2 is THE MAJOR CRUX of potty training. Most kids do great naked and then when the pants come on, the flood gates open. It’s fine to bounce between the blocks for a bit. Pages 112-113, then again on page 117, I discuss how to do this effectively.

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Daycare issues are super complicated because you’ll probably never get the full story…not that anyone is lying…it’s just not a one-on-one attention focus. While I wrote the daycare chapter years ago, I’ve since worked with thousands of kids in many different tough scenarios. If the chapter in the book isn’t helping, please get our Daycare Blueprint. We delve into the myriad of things that could be going wrong.

Self initiation is Block FIVE. It consistently comes at around 3-6 weeks into the process. Rushing self initiation is one of the top reasons the process can collapse. Feel like you’re being trained? Or maybe you need to nudge the initiating along a bit?  And here's more about self-initiating. And there’s more to say about general autonomy.

Yes. This.

First read this on whether or not you’re in the zone of needing to actively night train. Also, on Youtube: this, this, and this. Then of course there’s a whole online supplemental course on night training, here. Night training can be frustrating but it also can be MUCH easier with a personalized plan with one of our experts. This is not a simple question that can be answered in one sentence. It requires learning your child and your family routine.

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Yes, it can. Read more here.

Traveling with the newly potty trained is do-able. Page 251 in the book. And a bit more here.

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Page 258 in the book. And also, more to read here. Or a video to watch here.

Page 255 in the book.

Page 251 in the book. And a little more here.

I think of poop problems in levels of severity. First, why it’s such a big deal. Then there’s your average performance anxiety and the play dough trick can be awesome for that. Then we move up to a more difficult level of slight withholding; be sure to also watch the video included in this post. That IS your quickest fix for semi-average poop problems. I have a whole poop series on my Youtube channel regarding the levels of pooping struggles.

Then there’s the ole pooping in the nap/night diaper question.  If you continue to experience pooping struggles beyond these fixes, PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR GET HELP PAGE. I offer a Pooping Solutions course as well as privates with me or a certified consultant. Pooping and withholding struggles only escalate with time. You will absolutely need personalized help with this. I can not stress this enough. I regularly deal with clients who are 6, 7, 8 and older who have severe withholding issues. It’s OKAY, but seriously. GET HELP.