Recently, my mother came to visit. Throughout her stay, she frequently and negatively criticized me because my 2-year-old daughter “still” wears diapers. My mother offered up a great deal of ...

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It's every parent's dream: no more diapers. But when it comes to parenting, nothing can be more stressful than teaching your child to use the toilet. There are a lot of obstacles that can stand in ...

Potty training is a significant milestone in a child’s development and can be a period of challenge and opportunity for parents. This guide offers comprehensive strategies to potty train your child in ...

Rhonda Elliott loves Sheba, her sleek black cat. But when this Brooklyn, NY, editor started to work out of her home office, the sight—and smell—of Sheba's litter box became a major nuisance. "I didn't ...

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, ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archive. This one if from 2020. Q: I’m thinking about teaching Cameo, my newly adopted young calico ...

Beginning toilet learning right after a move to a new house or just before a vacation is not an ideal scenario. Calm at home will ensure your child is in the right frame of mind, and consistency is ...