Did you know that when disposable diapers were first invented, they were wildly unpopular? But after some genius marketing (and a lucrative partnership with a famous pediatrician), they are now the "standard" in most industrialized societies. So what did parent's do before diapers became the cultural norm? Find out in today's episode!

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So you want to try elimination communication, but you're worried about new parent overwhelm and it being "just one more thing." Or maybe you're already there, but you just can't shake that gnawing feeling that EC might be right for you. Tune into this week's episode and hear how the magic of part-time EC could be just the thing for you. Plus super-easy tips to get you started!

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Has this ever happened to you? You're trying to wrap up elimination communication (or you've started potty training), and your kiddo INSISTS on using the big potty. Not only that, she refuses to let you help her get up there! How the heck are you supposed to encourage independence without letting her hurt herself? Tune in this week for a step-by-step that will help you conquer this common conundrum.

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Okay, time for some tough love. Some of you will use any excuse under the sun to delay ditching diapers. A big one we hear a lot is the holidays. We get it, there's a lot going on. But the holidays could also be the PERFECT time to wrap up elimination communication or start potty training. All you need is a little strategy. Here are the 5 steps to ditching diapers during the holidays - or really anytime!

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"I remember starting Elimination Communication with my third baby back in 2020. 'This will be easy!' I thought…. But this time around, it just wasn't as natural." Have any of you encountered surprises while practicing EC? Today on the podcast we're sharing a post by one of our certified coaches, Ariane, who has some great tips for how to handle those unexpected challenges.

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Have you been trying elimination communication with your baby but she just doesn't signal when she needs to pee? Have you wondered how to get her to start signaling? Maybe he was signaling for a while and then suddenly stopped! Now what? Tune in for today's episode where we troubleshoot these common EC frustrations and share tons of tips to get you back in sync with your baby.

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Andrea's back to share what she's been up to over the last year - besides freebirthing and ECing her 6th beautiful baby, Marilyn, of course. Tune in for this special episode as Andrea and Nicole chat all things mom-ing-while-running-a-business (or two). Hear how Andrea got to where she is now, what she's learned along the way, and how YOU can benefit from her years of experience and become a Mompreneur yourself!

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Have you seen the Bear/LEARN undies over at Tiny Undies? Cute, right? But what are they for and how do they help with Elimination Communication? Hint: it has to do with self-dressing and overall potty independence. Don't miss today's episode, when we'll talk about how, and why it's important.

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No parent really wants to clean up pee – off the floor, the couch, the car seat, or anywhere! Not only that, we've attached so much meaning to pee misses, it can be hard not to let it make us feel like a failure. First off, pee on the floor does NOT make you a failure, mom and dad. But it does have meaning! Tune in for today's episode, where I'll teach you how to be a pee interpreter.

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You've heard about the popular benefits of Elimination Communication, like saving money on diapers and a deeper bond between you and your baby. But that's not all! There are over 70 more advantages to practicing EC, and some of them may surprise you. Tune today as we share a handful of the most interesting and unexpected benefits of EC!

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