Potty Training: Ready, Set, Go!

“The 1,2,3’s of potty training are that, first, kids need to be able to sense when they need to go, they need to get to the bathroom on their own, and they need to be able to get up on the potty themselves,” says Dr. Tanya Altmann, pediatrician and mom of three boys. “I actually like to call it underwear training.” To help get your kids excited about underwear training, build a reward system like a little stamp or sticker when they go, and always praise them even when there’s an accident. Never scold them, simply say “uh oh, next time we can get it in the potty.”