I hear frequently from parents who are trying to toilet train that the child is having some success. Namely, parents will say the child has learned how to pee on the potty, and has no wet accidents.

We thought our daughter simply hated using the toilet, but her accidents uncovered a more complicated issue. By Paul L. Underwood This story was originally published on June 6, 2019 in NYT Parenting.

"Stool toileting refusal" is quite common—here's how you can get past it. Rachel Fairbank is a freelance science writer based in Texas. When she is not writing, she can be found spending time with her ...

Your toddler has no problem peeing in the potty. But when it comes to number two, that’s a whole different story. Your child might just sit and sit with no result. Then, as soon as the Pull-Up or ...

Learning how to use the potty is a milestone for both toddlers and parents. It really does feel like you've climbed Poop Everest by the time potty training is over. The moment you see the connection ...

For a good while, it just wasn’t gross to walk around with a giant crap in your pants...until someone decided it was. It doesn’t matter much whether that someone was you (who decided your poop stank) ...

There is no single best time to start potty training. Many parents or caregivers find it is best to begin when their toddlers show signs of readiness. These may include asking to have diapers changed, ...

So you think your toddler is ready to ditch the diapers (or maybe you’re just sick of cleaning up the mess), and have decided to embark on the journey that is potty training. We’re not going to ...

Ready to take the plunge and potty train your little man? Congratulations! This is a big step for both of you, but you’re going to rock it. You may have heard from other parents that training boys is ...