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S2E39 - Potty Training Power Struggles: What's Really Going On?
In this episode, I answer a question from Claire, a mom of 4-year-old twins, who's navigating the challenges of potty training and trying to decide if limits or consequences are appropriate when accidents happen. I talk through the developmental reality of toileting at this age, the somatic and emotional components that impact bodily regulation, and why accidents—even when a child "should know better"—are often not about defiance.
I also share why I don't recommend using rewards or taking things away for potty behavior, and how to respond calmly and neutrally with a gentle reminder of…
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