Potty training isn’t easy and it can vary a lot from child to child. The L.A. Times spoke with experts about how parents can best navigate this chapter, how they can prepare their child for a new ...

BALTIMORE - Being fully potty-trained is a major milestone for children and parents. However, school staff are seeing more and more toddlers entering the new school year not quite ready. "We're ...

"How many of your kids are unwilling to sit on the toilet to poop?" Dr. Fred Daum asks two dozen parents at the Winthrop University Community Center in Mineola. Almost every one raises a hand, ...

There is no single best time to start potty training. Many parents or caregivers find it is best to begin when their toddlers show signs of readiness. These may include asking to have diapers changed, ...

Potty training is one of many practical skills children are encouraged to develop before starting school, but many are arriving in the classroom still needing help. A 2024 survey of 1,000 primary ...

Potty training. It’s not fun, it’s not easy, but every parent has to do it. So how do you figure out the “right way” to potty train your child? And how do you encourage him or her to get through it, ...

The debate began after Brittany uploaded a video in which she sought help on how to potty train her twins early. While some ...

New research has jolted the school-gate chat, revealing families are rethinking what counts as “ready” for Reception in 2025.

Morning routines, messy mealtimes and tiny toilets collide with classroom reality as families juggle readiness, confidence ...

Having a child-sized setup will help children navigate going to the toilet by themselves. Pay attention to cues and also keep track of when they have successes. Use accidents as a learning moment and ...

Throw a few pieces of toilet paper down the toilet and let the child flush and watch the process. Offer your child a potty seat (the kind that fits on top of the toilet); the smaller opening may ...