493: The Secret to Stress-Free Potty Training

If you’re staring down the potty training season with dread, this one’s for you! Karen and Emily are joined by Christine Clark—a mom, preschool teacher, and pro who’s successfully potty trained 17 children. From handling accidents with grace to dealing with fear, regression, or defiance, this episode is packed with wisdom and encouragement for moms in the potty-training trenches.

Episode Recap:

• Christine runs an in-home daycare and LOVES toddlers (2:33)
• Personality definitely feeds into potty training (5:58)
• Is there a difference in training girls vs boys? (7:25)
• Give us a step-by-step for those who are new to this (8:55)
• What are the biggest mistakes parents make? (12:00)
• How to support your child’s training at daycare (14:16)
• What about kids who have “accidents” out of defiance? (16:35)
• What if a child is afraid to go #2? (22:21)

Scripture: Galatians 6:9 (NIV)
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.”

Discussion Questions: 

1. What’s been your biggest potty training challenge so far, and what mindset shift could help you handle it with more patience?
2. How can you bring fun and encouragement into the process instead of frustration?
3. What does “everything can be cleaned” look like for you in this season of motherhood?
4. What other “hard things” have you done recently that remind you you’re capable of more than you think?

Resources:

• Reach out to https://birdsonawiremoms.com/book-karen-to-speak to have Karen come speak in your community!
• Join our private FB group, BOAW Moms: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BOAWmoms