Check: Am I ready?

• Potty training is a big step for your child. It can also feel nerve-wracking for you as a parent.
• You have an important role to play. You will be helping, explaining things to, and encouraging your child. That takes time, attention, calmness, and patience.
• Practicing is easiest when you're at home and not in a hurry. That way, you can pay close attention to your child's cues and help them.
• Learning something new takes time. Sometimes your child will manage to pee in the potty, and sometimes they won’t. That’s just part of the process. It requires patience on your part.

How are things going for you right now?

• Take a moment to think about your situation. Will you have the time and energy to practice calmly with your child over the next few weeks? Can you stay positive and patient? Or do you have a lot going on? A new job, a move, taking care of family?
• So take a moment to think: what works for you?

I feel fine. I’m looking forward to practicing with my little one without a diaper.

• Are you ready and excited to get started? That's great! It's fun to teach your child a new skill. We'll guide you through it step by step. You can get started now.

I'm really stressed out. I'm dreading potty training.

• Are you feeling a lot of stress? That's tough. It's normal to dread practicing. But maybe there's more to it than that.
• Are you going through a busy or stressful time—maybe because of a move, illness, or divorce? If so, it’s best to wait until things have settled down a bit. When you’re calm, your child will sense that too, and practicing will be much easier.
• Is something else going on? Think about what might help you calm down. Maybe you can take a short break or ask someone to help you. Then you can continue practicing together at a more relaxed pace.