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Jason Kelce

Jason Kelce interrupts podcast to answer his toddler’s urgent potty request

There’s no glamor here—just a father being called to duty in one of the least glamorous, most routine parenting jobs: wiping a toddler’s bottom.

Updated Jun. 03, 2025
mom hugging toddler on kitchen counter - potty training post-mortem

Potty training post-mortem: What went wrong, how we recovered and what we learned

Things started off well, then fell apart. We couldn’t believe how hard the process was.

Updated Jul. 21, 2024
mom holding baby practicing elimination communication

What is elimination communication? Experts share how to go diaper-free soon after birth

Skipping diapers could have more benefits than you imagined—and not just for your wallet.

Updated Jun. 14, 2024
Toddler on potty

Reddit dad asks if he’s wrong for sticking to his daughter’s potty training routine on vacation

"We arrived in Hawaii two days ago, and she had quite a few accidents - I suspect because she’s dealing with an unfamiliar place and new people."

Updated May. 22, 2024
mom washing toddler's hands - potty training fails

Potty training fails from an overstimulated mom

In moments like this, you just have to laugh it off.

Updated Aug. 06, 2024
mom smiling at son - when to start potty training

When’s the best time to start potty training? An expert weighs in

Potty training feels hard because it is hard. But here’s how to have a smooth experience.

Updated Aug. 06, 2024
baby laying on couch making a grumpy face - toddler refuses to potty train

What it means when your toddler refuses to potty train, according to a pediatric urologist 

“These kids aren’t exhibiting defiance. They’re just not getting the signal!”

Updated Jan. 12, 2023
TIKTOK portable potty training kit

This TikTok ‘mobile changing station’ is a potty training game-changer

You'll never feel like you're being held hostage by potty training EVER AGAIN.

Updated Jul. 14, 2022
little boy sitting on a potty training toilet - potty training supplies

Ready to potty train? Here’s your shopping list

In the Parenting Olympics, Potty Training can be both a sprint and/or a marathon. Here's what you need to get it done.

Updated Mar. 22, 2023
lies about potty training

5 lies about potty training I wish I never listened to

I had no idea what I was getting into when I started potty training, but I learned a lot during the process.

Updated Jan. 06, 2023

Monti Kids’ new kits make Montessori learning at home so incredibly simple

They offer everything from bonding with your baby to teaching toddler independence.

Updated Aug. 25, 2022

Have a toddler who won’t sit on the potty? This is the hack you need.

Turns out the key to potty training might be keeping those little feet busy.

Updated Oct. 15, 2024

These 21 potty training tweets make me feel seen

It's good to know I'm not alone.

Updated May. 20, 2022

This is how I potty trained twins (and you can too!)

These products saved potty training from becoming a potty train wreck

Updated Nov. 23, 2020
little girl playing with toilet paper

Why is my potty-trained child regressing? Here’s what to do, mama

How to handle potty training regression, according to a Montessori teacher.

Updated Jan. 14, 2022

The only potty training seat you need

It's a best seller for a reason.

Updated May. 21, 2020
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