Potty Training For Dummies

Praise for Potty Training For Dummies! "Potty Training For Dummies provides practical, nitty–gritty tips for dealing with the mother of all toddler challenges: potty training. This highly comprehensive book arms parents with the facts they need to make the transition from diapers to the toilet as stress–free as possible for toddlers and their parents." Ann Douglas, author, The Mother of All Pregnancy Books Surefire steps for ditching diapers and conquering setbacks Help your little one make the transition without trauma or tears Packed with practical, painless solutions and plenty of good humor, this friendly guide offers you step–by–step directions to help your toddler move from diapers to the potty in record time with can’t–miss advice on managing everything from motivation to bed–wetting to daycare providers. Get Smart! @www.dummies.com Find listings of all our books Create your own personalized book with Hungry Minds a la Carte Sign up for daily eTips at www.dummiesdaily.com

Introduction. Part I: Setting Up for Success. Chapter 1: Launching the Potty–Training Adventure. Chapter 2: Assembling Your Team. Chapter 3: Using the Tools of the Trade and Dressing for Success. Part II: It′s All in the Timing. Chapter 4: Recognizing Readiness Signs. Chapter 5: Choosing the Right Time. Part III: Surefire Steps for Ditching Diapers. Chapter 6: Prepping for the Big Game. Chapter 7: Dancing the Potty Mambo. Chapter 8: Keeping a Good Thing Going. Chapter 9: Training Outside the Home. Part IV: Using Psych–Up Skills. Chapter 10: Staying on Message. Chapter 11: Understanding Your Trainee. Chapter 12: Getting By with a Little Help. Part V: Coping with Special Cases. Chapter 13: Managing Major–League Backsliding. Chapter 14: Dealing with Day–Slippers and Bed–Wetters. Chapter 15: Handling a Hardcore Balker. Chapter 16: Soiling Beyond Toddler Years. Chapter 17: Training Children with Disabilities. Part VI: The Part of Tens. Chapter 18: Ten Answers from the Expert. Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Pump Up Potty Prowess. Chapter 20: Ten Reasons to Let Your Child Lead. Chapter 21: Ten Woulda–Couldas If You Got Do–Overs. Index.

Diane Stafford has written extensively on health issues. Jennifer Shoquist, M.D., Stafford s daughter, is a family practice physician.