I can’t think of two words that elicit more anxiety and confusion among parents of toddlers than potty training. As the mother of a (still diaper-donning) 26-month-old boy, I am approaching the peak ...

I hear frequently from parents who are trying to toilet train that the child is having some success. Namely, parents will say the child has learned how to pee on the potty, and has no wet accidents.

We thought our daughter simply hated using the toilet, but her accidents uncovered a more complicated issue. By Paul L. Underwood This story was originally published on June 6, 2019 in NYT Parenting.

The whole concept of potty training is daunting, and a little bit insane. As parents, we are responsible for teaching our children many tools they will use their entire life, and proper potty ...

Learning how to use the potty is a milestone for both toddlers and parents. It really does feel like you've climbed Poop Everest by the time potty training is over. The moment you see the connection ...

It’s fairly common for kids to train to pee and poo in the toilet at different times, with pee training often happening first. Why is this the case? Quite simply, many toddlers find pooing in the ...

Much to her nanny's surprise and chagrin, Betsy Davidson, now slightly more than 2 years old, was fully potty trained by her first birthday. And Betsy is not the only toddler who is giving up her ...