Get ready for summer with me in this special episode as we revisit all the essential strategies for transitioning smoothly into the sunny season with your little ones, originally aired on Episode 132 of the Oh Crap! Parenting podcast. From tackling endless snacking dilemmas with protein-packed snack ideas to keeping boredom at bay with creative act…

First off: listen till the end. There's lots of great info towards the end. Today, we are entering the world of magnesium with Dr. Barb Woegerer! Dr. Barb Woegerer, a naturopathic doctor based in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, specializes in women's health, stress management, and inflammatory conditions, with a key emphasis on the role of magnesium in o…

Today, we're talking limit testing behavior in potty training. Kids often push boundaries by purposefully having accidents or making inappropriate statements to gauge parental reactions. I stress the significance of setting firm boundaries and remaining consistent in enforcing them, likening it to putting a fence around a yard for safety. It's esse…

I'm coming at you with a little bit of tough love, today. We're talking behavioral issues that often get mistaken for potty training challenges. From playing in poop to uncontrollable diarrhea and refusal to wear clothes, these issues can be more than just about using the potty. I dive into each scenario, highlighting the importance of addressing u…

Transitioning back to daycare or preschool after spring break can be daunting, but fear not! In this episode, we dive into strategies to navigate this tricky phase. From understanding daycare bathroom setups to fostering open communication with providers, I've got you covered. Join me as we tackle the ins and outs of potty training during this tran…

In this episode of Oh Crap! Potty Training, we delve into the challenges of setting boundaries while navigating children's preferences, especially when dealing with kids who will only use a particular potty. From setting boundaries to navigating parental preferences, I delve into strategies for guiding children's behavior and fostering independence…

I'm covering the key strategies and pitfalls of guiding your child through the potty training journey. From crowdsourcing potty training advice to prompting techniques and dealing with helicopter parenting, we discuss it all. I emphasize the importance of sticking to a solid plan tailored to your child's needs, steering clear of social media until …

Today, I'm diving deep into techniques and advice for tackling the common challenge of pee withholding with your little one. From understanding the levels of withholding to practical release tricks like blowing raspberries or singing, we explore strategies to make the potty a more comfortable place for your child. I also address the importance of k…

Erica's Website: https://www.centerforconfidentparenting.org/ Hey! Today, we dove into the essential topic of establishing solid sleep routines for our little ones. Joined by the insightful Erica Desper, we talked all things consistency, understanding your child's unique temperament, figuring out the right bedtime, and how light and activity impact…

Today we're tackling two major fronts yet again! Night Training and Daycare! I spill the beans on how being a nighttime support for your kiddo isn't about creating dependency but providing the right assistance. Plus, we're deep-diving into the daycare scene – why you may want to jump in and help correct misunderstandings if you can. ⁠Jamie's Websit…

Today, we're talking about when the right time is to use a diaper during the potty training journey. With the holidays coming up, there's a lot of events to navigate. Learn the art of balancing life events with consistency, teaching autonomy to foster independence, and addressing concerns without jumping to conclusions. Let's go!…

All right! In this episode of The Oh Crap! Potty Training Podcast, we are diving deep into a topic close to my heart – Special Circumstances in potty training. We're talking about tailoring the potty training game plan for your kiddos. From assessing mobility to understanding cognitive abilities, I'll guide you through customizing your approach. I …

In this episode, we're challenging the conventional use of rewards in potty training. Rewards can be counterproductive, leading to entitlement and a reliance on external motivation, and can even become punishments when a child is not yet capable of achieving the desired behavior. So what do we do instead? That's what we're tackling today! Jamie's W…

Today we’ll revisit some confusing aspects about poop, withholding, and constipation including:*digestion and food*the wonders of gelatin*too soft snaking food*practicing the negative behavior*why slowing down everything can helpBuy Oh Crap! Potty TrainingJamie's HomepageJamie's PatreonJamie's InstagramBristol Stool ChartJamie’s IG slides on PoopLe…

Let’s go over the important points of day one of potty training. This first day isn’t about judging success or failure. It’s about learning your child’s pee signal (or pee dance) and their pee pattern. It’s data collection and lots of learning. You have to avoid being emotional about this and give your child space to learn a brand new skill. It can…

Today we’ll run through some possible solutions for what might be happening if your child is struggling at daycare. But first, we’ll go over what a reset looks like, as many parents are getting this confused. We’ll also touch on a common thing that is happening that I do not recommend: a child who is doing really well for a few months and then pare…

Today, let’s revisit ways to help autonomy and independence; particularly a few weeks into potty training when you’re not seeing much self initiation. We’ll also pull apart a few scenarios that are common if potty training didn’t go as planned and you have a big event planned. And lastly, the pitfalls of potty training with a friend.Buy Oh Crap! Po…

Today, let’s pull apart the difference between bribing your child and holding off an activity to get a potty run. We’ll also tackle the 3 Day Curse and the Day 3 Curse. And finally, what happens when your little one does fine for a good amount of time and then seemingly falls apart. And why you should never rediaper in these cases.Buy Oh Crap! Pott…

Today, I’m talking with Melissa Markus, aka @thekindergartenmom (IG). She lives in Canada where “kindergarten” is akin to preschool in the US. We’re talking about not just her own potty training journey but also how to best support your child when they need to be fully potty-trained for school.This was a fun conversation because Melissa’s IG is dev…

Today we’ll talk about how to ease the schedule for your little one as they may be heading back to daycare or preschool after a break or maybe starting at a new place.The dinner time clusterDaycare expecting self initiation in a diaperNot using a public restroom, ever…and other long term patternsChild who seems to not be getting the “I have to pee”…

Today, we’ll literally be talking about time; giving your child TIME to learn this milestone.I’m in a bit of red alarm panic based on the information I’m getting from parents contacting me. Parents are in a panic because they’re waiting till they’re a week away from school to potty train and it’s not going well. You HAVE to give your child ample ti…

Today, let’s look at some potty training issues specific to summertime. Maybe you’re vacationing or maybe there’s a temporary camp or preschool situation and your child is having more potty training accidents. We’ll also talk a little about why night training can be more challenging with a summer schedule and how to just “survive” parenting and pot…

Today we’re going to go back to potty training basics and how to move through the blocks of learning. Each phase of potty training is a specific block with good data points on moving forward or staying right where you are.Buy Oh Crap! Potty TrainingJamie's HomepageJamie's PatreonJamie's InstagramBristol Stool ChartJamie’s IG slides on PoopLearn mor…

Today, I’m chatting with Aleksandra who defines supportive potty training help. I know daycares can range in their support. I also know that sometimes you don’t have a choice in daycare and have to work with what you have, even if that’s not really supportive. I dream of a day when daycares are like the one Aleksandra works at. I have to tell you, …

Omg, there are so many products associated with potty training! But really… what do you actually need? Today, we’ll talk about the the items I believe you can not live without when potty training. And then talk about a few things you might want but aren’t necessary—and the absolute do not need things. Buy Oh Crap! Potty TrainingJamie's HomepageJami…

Busting all the myths:wait till they’re readyboys are harder to train than girlsput the potty chair out so they can get used to it. Buy Oh Crap! Potty TrainingJamie's HomepageJamie's PatreonJamie's InstagramBristol Stool ChartJamie’s IG slides on PoopLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Erica is the founder of Confident Parenting. She’s not only a sleep expert but also a certified Oh Crap Potty Training Consultant. Today, we’re going to discuss the importance of sleep in general but also how vital it is during the potty training process.Erica’s website: www.beaconfidentparent.comBuy Oh Crap! Potty TrainingJamie's HomepageJamie's P…

What I love most about this interview with Jenna is how much she learned and leaned into her motherly intuition. We cover a lot of the issues that can go sideways while potty training and how to handle them. Buy Oh Crap! Potty TrainingJamie's HomepageJamie's PatreonJamie's InstagramBristol Stool ChartJamie’s IG slides on PoopLearn more about your a…

Q and Amonths of naked potty training21 mos old, getting back to “real life”deep sleepersthe very real pitfalls of child ledBuy Oh Crap! Potty TrainingJamie's HomepageJamie's PatreonJamie's InstagramBristol Stool ChartJamie’s IG slides on PoopLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Getting your child off a bedtime bottle is crucial at this age. I’ll let you in on my fool proof way to do this. We’ll also talk about consistent, longer term accidents (well after beginning potty training) and lastly: the kid who sits willingly, can’t produce pee, then stands and pees on the floor. Buy Oh Crap! Potty TrainingJamie's HomepageJamie'…

Today I’m interviewing the fabulous Lynette. She’s a force of nature and a routine junkie. We’ll be going through some real time struggles with night training. Buy Oh Crap! Potty TrainingJamie's HomepageJamie's PatreonJamie's InstagramBristol Stool ChartJamie’s IG slides on PoopLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Let’s go over the idea that some children will struggle with ANY given milestone and why that doesn’t mean “It’s not working”. Also, I’ll be answering more questions today, including:child stays dry if napping anywhere but crib, where he wetsif you plan on doing night and nap at the same timehaving to do something that scares the child, while start…

Today, I’ll be answering some audience questions including:doing great with potty training but suddenly all other behaviors went downhill; is it connected?if you’ve had any other prior attempts at potty training; how to approach this timerefusal to pee at dream pee time but wets the bed 10 minutes laterrequiring poop time in the morning or wait for…

Once some kids learn that you’ll jump super high as soon as they yell PEE…they can start to abuse their new found power. Today, we’ll go over the most common scenarios in which a kid may using the pee call as tool other than actually toileting:at bedtimein the carin restaurants/at the dinner tableBuy Oh Crap! Potty TrainingJamie's HomepageJamie's P…

In today’s episode we’ll be talking about:why you don’t want to say, “It’s okay” when your child has an accidentthe massive doubt that comes with too much informationwhat happens when we parent out of fearwe are the teachers, we are the guides for our childrenBuy Oh Crap! Potty TrainingJamie's HomepageJamie's PatreonJamie's InstagramBristol Stool C…

Today, I’m interviewing Laura. My favorite part of her story was how she overcame self-doubt about potty training her child too early. And even though society might have questioned her, she not only potty trained but also hit a high-pressure situation early on. Avoiding everyone else’s opinion is hard but doable. Buy Oh Crap! Potty TrainingJamie's …

Today, I’ll be answering a few common questions:moving from Block 1 to 2children with medical issuesif you’re doing night and nap at the same timePlus a few extras peppered in there. Buy Oh Crap! Potty TrainingJamie's HomepageJamie's PatreonJamie's InstagramBristol Stool ChartJamie’s IG slides on PoopLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon…

Based on current client work, I think we need to revisit some finer points about sleeping situations. It really comes back to consistency. Our little ones need to know the boundaries to be their best selves. Buy Oh Crap! Potty TrainingJamie's HomepageJamie's PatreonJamie's InstagramBristol Stool ChartJamie’s IG slides on PoopLearn more about your a…

Today, I’m interviewing Erin and she has a great story about potty training her boys. She used social stories to help them learn and she was gracious enough to share what this actually looks like. Here’s a link to a google document showing an example of the little story book she made for her son: Whit's Potty StoryBuy Oh Crap! Potty TrainingJamie's…

Independence is the linchpin of potty training and most of us don’t even realize how capable our kids are. Today we’ll go through some ways to foster that independence which will help with potty training yes… but also your whole life. We’ll also touch on sippy cups and pouches. Spoiler alert: I’m not a fan.Buy Oh Crap! Potty TrainingJamie's Homepag…

Today we’ll be discussing:Enmeshment: what it means and how it can be hindering progressconnection about all elsewhen you’re stuck in a negative feedback loopquestions about when to resetaccidents only at home, nowhere elseBuy Oh Crap! Potty TrainingJamie's HomepageJamie's PatreonJamie's InstagramBristol Stool ChartJamie’s IG slides on PoopLearn mo…

Today, I’m interviewing Silvia about her potty training experience. Buy Oh Crap! Potty TrainingJamie's HomepageJamie's PatreonJamie's InstagramBristol Stool ChartJamie’s IG slides on PoopLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesद्वारा Jamie Glowacki

Today we’ll be discussing:potential pelvic floor issues (peeing when laughing)is my pooping course okay for 5 year oldsthe kid who says they have to pee, doesn’t/won’t, then has an accidentteaching boys to hold their penis downrelentless repetition and consistencyBuy Oh Crap! Potty TrainingJamie's HomepageJamie's PatreonJamie's InstagramBristol Sto…

Today, I'm interviewing Julianna about her potty training experience.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesद्वारा Jamie Glowacki

Sometimes, for whatever reason, you need a potty training reset; a do-over. In this episode, I’ll lay out all the do’s and don’ts of an effective reset. Buy Oh Crap! Potty TrainingJamie's HomepageJamie's PatreonJamie's InstagramBristol Stool ChartJamie’s IG slides on PoopLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

Today, I'm interviewing Rachel about her potty training experience.Buy Oh Crap! Potty TrainingJamie's HomepageJamie's PatreonJamie's InstagramBristol Stool ChartJamie’s IG slides on PoopLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesद्वारा Jamie Glowacki

Yes. I’m aware many people use an M+M or piece of candy as a way to potty train. But what you never hear about is when this turns into a full disaster. It’s not worth the risk.Buy Oh Crap! Potty TrainingJamie's HomepageJamie's PatreonJamie's InstagramBristol Stool ChartJamie’s IG slides on PoopLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad…

Let's talk night training.Buy Oh Crap! Potty TrainingJamie's HomepageJamie's PatreonJamie's InstagramBristol Stool ChartJamie’s IG slides on PoopLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesद्वारा Jamie Glowacki

In today’s episode we’ll be discussing:many accidents after seemingly doing fine with potty trainingwhen a child won’t poop in potty but is still in night diapergiving up the pacifier and how that can affect potty trainingbeing a support for our childrennot rushing the process or having too high expectationsBuy Oh Crap! Potty TrainingJamie's Homepa…

Today I’m interviewing Sharon about potty training her son. We’ll discuss the ups and downs, particularly challenges with daycare, and how they came out the other side.Buy Oh Crap! Potty TrainingJamie's HomepageJamie's PatreonJamie's InstagramBristol Stool ChartJamie’s IG slides on PoopLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…