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List: Toilet Training


A photo of The Saddest Toilet in the World

The Saddest Toilet in the World

Danny would sit anywhere and everywhere: a comfy couch, a bean bag chair, his mom's lap, a playground swing. The one place Danny wouldn't sit? The toilet. When the pain of rejection becomes too much, the toilet does what any self-respecting toilet would do: He leaves home.

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A potty for Zaza

Mommy shows Zaza a potty. Who could it be for? Is it a potty for Zaza?

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A photo of Poop or get off the potty!

Poop or get off the potty!

When Mason and Mia were babies, they pooped a lot--always in their diapers. Now that they're big kids, it's time to use the potty. But what is the potty for? Naps? NO. Books? NO. Playing the drums? No, no, no! Mason and Mia look ahead to official big-kid territory in this hilarious, instructive story with special emphasis on that momentous toddler milestone: pooping in the potty!

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You poop here

In this introduction to potty training, animals demonstrate where they poop. Includes facts about animal feces.

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A photo of Ian's New Potty

Ian's New Potty

Ian's mom buys him new 'big boy' underpants and a new red potty. Soon Ian begins to practice using the potty and identifies the 'feeling' when he needs to pee.

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Dinosaur vs. the Potty

"Dinosaur doesn't need to use the potty. Even when he's making lemonade, running through the sprinkler, and splashing in puddles. See? He's doing his victory dance. Wait, is that a victory dance, or something else?"--Publisher's blurb.

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A photo of I use the potty

I use the potty

Also available in Hoopla. A toddler, tired of diapers, learns to use the big kid toilet.

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A photo of Time to Pee!

Time to Pee!

Sign-carrying mice give encouraging instructions for using the toilet.

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Mimi usa el orinal

Mimi would rather wear her diaper than use the little toilet until Mommy reads "The Potty Story."

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A photo of Everyone poops

Everyone poops

Also available in Hoopla. "Taro Gomi's silly and informative potty-training classic is a light-hearted, humorous, and encouraging introduction to all things poop"--

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A photo of Oh Crap! Potty Training : Everything Modern Parents Need to Know to do it Once and do it Right

Oh Crap! Potty Training : Everything Modern Parents Need to Know to do it Once and do it Right

Also available in Hoopla. "Jamie Glowacki--potty-training expert, Pied Piper of Poop, and author of the popular guide, Oh Crap! Potty Training--shares her proven 6-step plan to help you toilet train your preschooler quickly and successfully. Let Jamie Glowacki, potty-training expert and the popular "Pied Piper of Poop," show you how it's done. Her 6-step, proven process to get your toddler out of diapers and onto the toilet has already worked for tens of thousands of kids and their parents. Here's the good news: your child is probably ready to be potty trained EARLIER than you think (ideally, between 20-30 months), and it can be done FASTER than you expect (most kids get the basics in a few days--but Jamie's got you covered even if it takes a little longer).

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A photo of Ready, set, go! : a gentle parenting guide to calmer, quicker potty training

Ready, set, go! : a gentle parenting guide to calmer, quicker potty training

If you're like most parents, you're probably feeling pretty nervous about potty training. But don't worry, help is on the way. This supportive guide provides step-by-step advice for a compassionate and emotionally aware process - one that focuses on positive connection rather than relying on gimmicks, pressure, or rewards (which usually backfire).

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Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism or other Developmental Issues

Individuals with autism are reportedly one of the most difficult populations to toilet train. This book offers effective strategies that take the childs sensibilities into account instead of trying to force traditional methods. Tips, case examples, and cautions help make the process more of a lesson and less of a battle for all involved.

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American Academy of Pediatrics Guide to Toilet Training

"Helping your child through the toilet-training process may be one of your greatest challenges as a parent. And when it comes to this important developmental stage, every child is unique. If you've been confused by conflicting information from friends, relatives--even other books--here is expert advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the organization representing the nation's finest pediatricians. Gathering invaluable input and suggestions from a wide range of parents on their experiences with toilet training their children, this revised and updated edition answers parents' most frequently asked questions. The American Academy of Pediatrics Guide to Toilet Training is an essential resource for parents who want the best advice for themselves and the best experience for their children, "--Amazon.com.

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How to pee : potty training for girls

"Out with the old and in with the new! Family physician Dr. Todd Spector presents a fresh and outrageously fun way to encourage little girls to give up their diapers. They can try it fresh-air style (in the backyard!), or use the potty with the help of a few props and plenty of imagination. Peeing in the potty is a lot more fun if you do it princess style, dance-party style, or gymnast style! Inspired by Dr. Spector's own experiences potty training his children, this combination of laugh-out-loud scenarios and useful advice turns the dreaded potty-training process into an exciting adventure for all"--

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How to pee : potty training for boys

Family physician Dr. Todd Spector presents a fresh and outrageously fun way to encourage little boys to give up their diapers. They can try it freestyle (in the backyard!), or give the potty a try with the help of a few props and plenty of imagination. Peeing in the potty is a lot more fun if you do it rocket style, cowboy style, or superhero style!

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It's potty time!

Kids can tackle potty training with some of their favorite PBS Kids friends. Come along as Daniel Tiger's friend Prince Wednesday learns how important it is to stop and go potty right away, Peg and Cat show Big Mouth the six steps of going potty, and Buddy and Tiny discover that all creatures poop, even really big dinosaurs!

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A photo of Go Potty Go!

Go Potty Go!

Paige and Parker Panda, along with their friends, teach children what they need to know in order to go potty by themselves.

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