Potty training

Don't know where to start? 2 years in with no progress? Are laxatives a staple in your house to counter the withholding and once-a-week poops? Does it feel like all the available books just don't make sense for your special needs child? Does your very stubborn child "save it" for the moment you put a diaper on?
IT HAPPENS.
In short, potty training requires “training” muscles, including the sphincter muscle, to hold and release. It is equally physical and emotional work. Generally, at about 18-24 months of age, a typically developing child is physically ready to start practicing control over these muscles- which makes sense because the average potty training age around the world is about 18-24 months! (But the United States has some of the oldest diapered children with the average potty training age at around 3.5 years old.) 
Please note that: 
-Full day packages always occur on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Additional days and hours are an option at a prorated cost.
-The majority of the time, I will be the only adult present. (Working from home? That's ok! You just need to be out of earshot and view.)
-There will never be punishments, bribes, or guilting in the process.

Please also plan ahead and prepare to have a "slow" 2 weeks with no novelty or big life changes (like starting school, traveling, or welcoming a new baby). Also, if necessary, please double check with your building's maintenance schedule to ensure that running water is available while we potty train. (Yup, I have had an "incident" in the past.)

  • With a mini, you will need to share some photos of your home and answer a few questions about your child and the potty first. Then, I will share a detailed and customized potty training plan, details on how to troubleshoot and what to expect, how to prep your home, and a list of recommended items to purchase. You can expect this info to be emailed to you within 2 business days. About 1 week after starting potty training, a 45 min follow up call is included to check on progress.

    *If you’ve purchased a mini and would like to upgrade to a full day package later on, 50% of the cost of this mini can be deducted from the cost of the upgraded package.

  • With a full day package, I offer hands on support for 8 hours a day, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. I am here to “start you off” and establish new expectations which allows parents to tag team the slightly "easier" days over the weekend and maintain consistency. This package also includes the mini! Need more than 8 hours a day? Just ask!

    In my opinion, there is no such thing as a 3 day method. I don't know anyone who can master a skill and an entire muscle group in 3 days. I will say though, that the hardest and messiest days are the first 3-4 days- but you're by no means "done" with potty training!

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  • Picky eating

    It’s not uncommon for kids to have preferences but healthy food is just as important as having a healthy relationship with food.

  • Bedtime routine

    Are you stuck laying on the floor and tiptoeing out at 10pm? Let’s find a way to gently change that.

  • Tantrums

    Tantrums are a normal part of growing up but it is our jobs to teach our kiddos more effective ways of communicating.

  • Everything else.

    Table manners? High sensitivity? Difficulty with transitions? Nursery/play area essentials? Adjusting to a new baby? Power struggles?

    This space is yours. Let’s talk it through with a little bit of levity.

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