Potty Training Problems

A-Z Guide

Constipation
When a child is constipated, the stool in the intestines has backed up more than it should. The longer stool sits in... »
Enuresis
Children who can control their bladders during the day, but who have never been dry at night for at least a six-month... »
Meatal Stenosis
Meatal stenosis is the name given to the narrowing of the opening of the urethra. In the majority of cases, this is the... »
Urinary Tract Infection – Cystitis
Infections of the urinary tract are common in young children. Bacteria may enter the urinary tract from the opening and... »

Q&A

Learning to Poop in the Potty
Often the quickest way to potty success is to make steady, little steps forward, rather than just trying again to get... »
Potty Training
Experts tout many different methods of potty training. Understanding the underlying forces that surround this issue,... »
Successfully Mastering Toilet Training
Often toilet training seems to be going well and then the process stalls. When progress comes to a halt, take time to... »
Fecal Incontinence
When kids begin to have trouble getting to the bathroom and then don't want others to know about it (hiding dirty... »
How and When do I Potty Train?
The most important thing to understand about the potty training process is that it requires loads of patience and a... »

Blog entry

Poop Problems: The Chicken or The Egg
When young children refuse to poop on the potty, they have often fallen in to what I call the D-D-D cycle, for... »