Helping toddlers with potty training involves being patient and understanding that accidents can happen. Establishing a regular bathroom routine can prevent accidents by reminding children to use the ...

Let me lay all my cards on the table. As a parent of a 3-year-old boy who has just started potty training on the late side — yes, I’m defensive. It doesn’t ease my nonstop mom guilt to hear about a ...

Something just as important as having the necessary gear and a method picked out is thinking about when to start your 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 ...

The Squatty Potty encourages a more natural squatting position for easier bowel movements. It’s easy to use and supports more effective bowel movements with less straining. Eating enough fiber, ...

Whether you want a white elephant gift or to elevate your own bathroom experience, you can't go wrong with this toilet stool. Jennifer Gil-Velasquez Jennifer Gil-Velazquez (JGil) is a creative media, ...

After Kim Sevy and her friends discuss vacation plans and hot new restaurants, the conversation turns to the inevitable: bathroom habits. “Every time we get together we talk about poop!” says the ...

Last month, my four-year-old visited with Santa Claus on Zoom, where she told him what she wanted for Christmas. “There’s this toy dog,” Ella said. “He comes with a leash, so you can pretend to take ...

Meghan Trainor said that her son sat on his potty while she sat on the toilet bowl. The Grammy-winning singer shared her parenting method on Dax Shepard's podcast, "Armchair Expert." Experts say potty ...

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.