Congratulations. After ample "commando" time, 937 readings of Potty Time with Elmo and more accidents than you care to remember, your child has been successfully potty trained. So why, you may be ...

According to Geering, potty talk can mean different things to different families, but in general it refers to the popular habit among children of striking up uncouth conversation—you know, the kind ...

Potty training is a milestone that can feel overwhelming—but when done patiently and positively, it becomes a manageable and rewarding phase. With support and consistency, most kids transition out of ...

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One dad attempts 3 day potty training on his 2.5-year-old daughter. Read his story here: After dozens of diaper rashes, hundreds of kicks to the face and precisely four poop stains on the carpet, my ...

Potty training a toddler is no joke. Between the accidents and the stubborn refusals to “try,” getting a toddler to do their business in an actual toilet tends to be a long, drawn-out process, no ...

Tipster Nicole K. Hidalgo sent us the above photo from Pier I at the Hudson River today, which shows the latest hot trend on the Upper West Side: alfresco pooping. "This is a first. Nanny brought kids ...

Toilet humor can be a powerful tool for children, but there are ways to limit the potty talk. By Jenny Marder This story was originally published on Nov. 5, 2019 on NYT Parenting. The other morning, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Welcome to Ask Dr. Harvey Karp, our new fatherhood advice column at Esquire, where the author of The ...