The Oh Crap! Potty Training Podcast

271: Making the Holidays Easier

In this episode, I’m calling out the biggest myth of the holiday season—that you can make magic or “craft core memories” for your kids. You can’t. What your child remembe

95: Prepping Your Child for Upcoming Potty Training

In this episode of Oh Crap Potty Training, we’re talking about a question that trips up so many parents: Should you tell your child ahead of time that you’re starting pot

94: Good Consistency vs Bad Consistency

In this week's episode of Oh Crap Potty Training, I’m diving into something I see over and over with parents—how consistency can make or break your potty training journey

93: Stop Overdoing: the Word "Potty" and Praise

In this week’s episode of Oh Crap Potty Training, I’m tackling two major potty training pitfalls: potty word salad and empty praise. 🚽✨ If you’ve ever found yourself sayi

92: A Reminder About Self Initiation

In this week’s episode of Oh Crap Potty Training, I’m addressing two of the biggest misconceptions about potty training: that it’s a three-day process and that your toddl

91: Moving From Crib to Bed

In this episode of Oh Crap Potty Training, I dive into the ins and outs of transitioning your child from a crib to a bed and why it’s essential for successful night train

90: The Top Four Reasons to Potty Train Before Three

In this episode of Oh Crap Potty Training, I’m breaking down the four big reasons why potty training before age three makes life easier for you and your child. From avoid

89: Are You Being Inauthentic When Potty Training?

In this week’s episode of Oh Crap Potty Training, I’m talking about something that trips up a lot of parents: staying authentic during potty training. It’s easy to slip i

88: Parenting Just in the Moment vs the Long View

⁠In this week’s episode of Oh Crap Potty Training, I’m focusing on the importance of balancing short-term wins with long-term goals in parenting. We’ll look at why quick

87: When You're Too Controlling

In this week’s episode of Oh Crap Potty Training, we’re tackling the tricky topic of rewards and consequences in potty training—and parenting in general. I explain why re

86: Toy Time Outs

In this episode, I talk about why using toy timeouts during potty training might not be the best move. Taking away a beloved toy can actually make your child feel unsafe

85: Funky Poops

⁠We're diving into the world of poop. Yup, we’re talking about everything from funky colors to strange textures and how teething, hydration, and fiber all play a role in

84: Potty Training and Learning

In this episode, I get into the real deal about learning and how it applies to potty training. Spoiler: you’re not teaching your child how to pee or poop—they already kno

83: Connection Buckets

I shared this episode on Oh Crap Parenting last week but because I think it's so important I couldn’t go without sharing it here on Oh Crap Potty Training too. I address

82: Stop Doing Weird Potty Training Things

In this episode, I dive into some of the pitfalls parents often encounter when potty training, especially when they follow advice from sources that might not be as credib

81: When Potty Training Isn't Going Well

Today, I'm talking about when potty training just isn't going well. Ever feel like you're at your wit's end and everything's chaotic? That's when it's time for a Potty Tr

80: Reality vs Expectations

I'm tackling the big one: expectations versus reality in potty training. Let's get real, folks—unrealistic expectations can mess with your head and make the whole process

79: Inner "F It"

Hey, hey, you guys! Today, I dive into the concept of the inner 'f it,' where kids might show aggressive behavior due to being sick of the process. It's crucial to recogn

78: Common Summer Potty Training Pitfalls

I'm diving into the nitty-gritty of summer potty training. Summer is a fantastic time to potty train—less clothing, more time at home—but it comes with its own set of cha

77: What is Poop Withholding, Really?

Hey, hey! In this episode, I’m diving into the hot topic of poop withholding, again. Poop withholding isn’t about your kid not being "ready"—it's a muscular reaction to a