Whichever style you choose, display the chart somewhere visible and accessible so your kiddo can add to it themselves and see ...

Offering a treat as a reward might work for peeing, L’Italien notes, but pooping isn’t something a kid can do on command, anyway. She also suggests skipping the potty-training sticker charts ...

Q: Potty training advice needed: Our son just turned 3. He's great with peeing, except he still wears diapers for sleeping. We are struggling with pooping. He knows he's supposed to go in the potty.

Be a positive potty model. When you go to the bathroom, use it as a chance to talk your child through the process. Use words your child can say, like pee, poop, and potty. If you plan to start ...