are ways to make the process easier. Penny Tassoni explains
Potty training is one of those developmental stages that can sometimes be quite tricky for both children and parents to navigate. While there are plenty of success stories, there are many factors involved in potty training that can cause things to go badly awry. Here, we offer some background information and advice.
FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT POTTY TRAINING
1. Stage not age
There is a wide variance in the age at which children might be ready for potty training. Children as young as 15 months can surprise their parents by being ready, while it is perfectly normal for children to be closer to or over three years old before they are clean and dry. Most children at four years are clean, dry and reliable.
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