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The Everything Potty Training Book

by Linda Sonna

Book Details

Publisher:Simon and Schuster
Published:2003-01-01
Pages:209
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

As you may have heard, or are currently experiencing firsthand, potty training is one of the most stressful challenges of raising a child. From first introducing the potty seat, to using incentives for encouragement, to making the first diaperless trip outside the home, The Everything Potty Training Book provides practical, reassuring advice to help you survive this difficult period in a child's development. Parenting expert Linda Sonna, Ph.D., gives you foolproof advice on how to: Recognize whe

Our Review

This comprehensive guide tackles one of parenting's most daunting milestones with practical strategies and psychological insights that demystify the entire toilet training process. Dr. Linda Sonna provides evidence-based methods for recognizing readiness cues, implementing effective incentive systems, and navigating the transition from diapers to underwear with minimal stress. The book systematically addresses common hurdles like regression, public restroom anxiety, and nighttime training with solutions grounded in child development principles. Parents will appreciate the clear progression from initial potty introduction to confident independence, making this an essential roadmap through the messy reality of teaching bathroom skills.

What sets this resource apart is its compassionate approach that acknowledges both child and parent needs during this developmental leap. Dr. Sonna's background in psychology shines through in her understanding of temperament differences and her rejection of one-size-fits-all timelines. The guidance remains refreshingly practical whether you're dealing with a strong-willed toddler or an anxious preschooler, offering multiple pathways to success rather than rigid prescriptions. For caregivers feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice or frustrated by failed attempts, this book provides the reassuring expertise and flexible framework needed to transform potty training from a battle of wills into a manageable, even rewarding, milestone.

Themes

Family & Relationships

Subjects

Family & Relationships