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If you’ve ever been told to “just wait until they’re ready” when it comes to potty training, this episode is your reality check (and yeah, it might be the hill I die on). I’m breaking down where that phrase really came from (spoiler: diaper companies), why it’s not actually child-led, and how it’s failing our kids—big time. I’m talking poop withholding, pediatricians who mean well but don’t get it, and the difference between struggling and not being ready. If you’ve felt confused, shamed, or straight-up overwhelmed about potty training, this episode is packed with clarity, tough love, and the reassurance that you can absolutely do hard things. Let’s do this.
Timestamps:
(00:01:53) Supportive Guidance in Effective Parenting Approaches
(00:06:22) Potty Training Readiness and Timelines
(00:06:47) Proactive Potty Training Approach
(00:07:59) Risks of Medicalizing Childhood Potty Training
(00:14:03) Potty Training Challenges and Anxiety Management
(00:15:11) Child Potty Training and Anxiety Resistance
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By Jamie Glowacki4.9
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If you’ve ever been told to “just wait until they’re ready” when it comes to potty training, this episode is your reality check (and yeah, it might be the hill I die on). I’m breaking down where that phrase really came from (spoiler: diaper companies), why it’s not actually child-led, and how it’s failing our kids—big time. I’m talking poop withholding, pediatricians who mean well but don’t get it, and the difference between struggling and not being ready. If you’ve felt confused, shamed, or straight-up overwhelmed about potty training, this episode is packed with clarity, tough love, and the reassurance that you can absolutely do hard things. Let’s do this.
Timestamps:
(00:01:53) Supportive Guidance in Effective Parenting Approaches
(00:06:22) Potty Training Readiness and Timelines
(00:06:47) Proactive Potty Training Approach
(00:07:59) Risks of Medicalizing Childhood Potty Training
(00:14:03) Potty Training Challenges and Anxiety Management
(00:15:11) Child Potty Training and Anxiety Resistance
Jamie's Instagram
Oh Crap! Cafe Parenting Community
Oh Crap! Potty Training
Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler
Paleovalley Protein Sticks
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