Oh potty training. Is there anything more dreaded in the toddler years? Transitioning your toddler to toilets comes with many challenges. While there are plenty of tips to get you through the process [1], they never really make things easier. In fact, they can make you feel like a failure for not being able to get your child out of their diapers. If you want to know what potty training is really like, take a look at our honest (and, dare we say, hilarious) guide to the torturous process.
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You start off superconfident and prepared for the challenge ahead.
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But the minute you sit them on their porcelain throne, they throw a fit.
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You try anything to make things easier, even letting them run around naked.
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You read them books and sing them songs, hoping to make it more fun.
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It doesn't work.
Eventually they get in the habit of running to the bathroom when they gotta go.
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Sometimes they make it.
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And sometimes they don't.
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When they start to get the hang of things, you reward them with special treats.
But soon enough, they fall back into their old habits.
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You become so frustrated, you consider outsourcing the job to a professional.
Yes, it's a real thing [11].
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But after some time, they become masters of the toilet.
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Giving you a reason to celebrate your child and your awesome parenting skills (and to stop your online diaper subscription)!
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