Potty Training Health Center

Experts tout many different methods of potty training. Some of them work for some children or they would not have become popular. A better understanding of the underlying forces that surround this issue will help you identify which of the many suggestions out there are most likely to work for your child.

The most important thing to understand about the potty training process is that it requires loads of patience and a willingness to accept setbacks – and that goes for both you and your child! And don’t forget to recognize all those little successes along the way!

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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 Discomfort > Dread > Delay. They might enter the cycle from any point, perhaps from waiting to poop because they don’t want to interrupt playing, or perhaps from fear of the potty itself. …

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Articles

Dr. Greene’s A-Z analysis of conditions related to potty training, including bedwetting, constipation and urinary tract infections.

Q&A Guides

First time parents may balk at the thought of potty training. What’s the best way to help a child transition from diapers to toilet? Dr. Greene gives his expert advice to help make the transition as seamless as possible.

Potty Training

Potty training is a delicate dance of many elements. Learn about the best methods for success, whether this is your first child or your fifth.

Stool & Constipation

Constipation can tell us a lot, possibly indicating food sensitivities or even emotional distress. Here are ways to help relieve constipation for the health and comfort of your little one.

Bedwetting

Bedwetting can be hard for children, especially as they grow older. Here we look at common causes of bedwetting and how to solve it in order to ensure restful nights ahead.

Infant, Baby & Diapers

Diapers: for something so simple, there certainly is a lot to consider. Take a look at how to choose diapers that are good for your baby and the environment, as well as ways to treat diaper rash.

Concerns & Issues

Lots of questions arise when it comes time to potty train. Dr. Greene addresses common concerns in order to help make potty training a success!