The Oh Crap! Potty Training Podcast

First off: listen till the end. There's lots of great info towards the end. Today, we are entering the world of magnesium with Dr. Barb Woegerer! Dr. Barb Woegerer, a naturopathic doctor based in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada, specializes in women's health, stress management, and inflammatory conditions, with a key emphasis on the role of magnesium in overall health and wellness, especially in treating constipation. Together, we explore the different types of magnesium and their unique benefits. From improving sleep to addressing digestive issues and boosting energy levels, Dr. Barb shares valuable insights into the role of magnesium in overall health and wellness. Discover how magnesium deficiency can impact various health issues, and learn how to choose the right form of magnesium for your specific needs. (00:01:42) Selecting the Right Magnesium Type for Health (00:11:02) Citrate Magnesium for Effective Constipation Relief (00:15:58) Comprehensive Assessment for Magnesium Deficiency Levels (00:18:53) Magnesium Depletion Due to Chronic Stress (00:31:26) Magnesium's Vital Role in Enzymatic Reactions (00:33:51) Optimizing Magnesium Absorption for Better Health (00:37:04) Optimizing Health with Specific Magnesium Forms Dr. Barb's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbarbwoegerer/ Dr. Barb's Website: https://www.barbwoegerer.com Dr Barb's Recommendations: Bisglycinate Powder: https://www.thorne.com/products/dp/magnesium-bisglycinate Citrate Powder: https://www.designsforhealth.com/products/magcitrate-powder/#MGL240 Combo Powder: https://www.designsforhealth.com/products/trimag-supreme-night-powder#TRMGNT Canadian Brand, Cytomatrix, Magnesium Powder: https://cytomatrix.ca/products/magnesium-bis-glycinate-400mg-full-chelate/ Types of Magnesium Chart: https://www.instagram.com/p/CvGYdXeOmgu/?igsh=OXU2dWR6bDltb2d4 ⁠Jamie's Courses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Jamie's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Oh Crap! Cafe Parenting Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Oh Crap! Potty Training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler

Today, we're talking limit testing behavior in potty training. Kids often push boundaries by purposefully having accidents or making inappropriate statements to gauge parental reactions. I stress the significance of setting firm boundaries and remaining consistent in enforcing them, likening it to putting a fence around a yard for safety. It's essential to differentiate between behavior-driven accidents and physical issues like constipation, addressing underlying issues effectively. We explore the importance of establishing consistent parenting boundaries to ensure children's psychological safety and provide strategies for handling purposeful peeing incidents, including the use of toy timeouts. Join us as we navigate the challenges of disciplining and setting clear expectations to guide children's behavior and promote healthy development. (00:00:55) Boundary Pushing in Potty Training Dynamics (00:03:12) Emphasizing Consistent Boundaries for Effective Parenting (00:06:37) Toy Timeout for Purposeful Peeing Incidents (00:09:20) Setting Clear Expectations for Effective Discipline Jamie's Courses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jamie's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Oh Crap! Cafe Parenting Community⁠⁠⁠ Oh Crap! Potty Training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler

I'm coming at you with a little bit of tough love, today. We're talking behavioral issues that often get mistaken for potty training challenges. From playing in poop to uncontrollable diarrhea and refusal to wear clothes, these issues can be more than just about using the potty. I dive into each scenario, highlighting the importance of addressing underlying behavioral and parenting dynamics. Join me as we unravel the complexities and find practical solutions to support both children and parents on their potty training journey. (00:00:53) Behavioral Issues: The Poop Play Connection (00:02:59) Pediatric Uncontrollable Diarrhea: Seeking Medical Help (00:03:42) Setting Boundaries for Children's Clothing Choices Jamie's Courses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jamie's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Oh Crap! Cafe Parenting Community⁠⁠⁠ Oh Crap! Potty Training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler

Transitioning back to daycare or preschool after spring break can be daunting, but fear not! In this episode, we dive into strategies to navigate this tricky phase. From understanding daycare bathroom setups to fostering open communication with providers, I've got you covered. Join me as we tackle the ins and outs of potty training during this transitional period and set your child up for success! (00:00:02) Transitioning Back to Daycare Potty Training (00:00:38) Potty Training at Daycare (00:07:04) Potty Training Communication Strategies for Success Jamie's Courses⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Jamie's Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Oh Crap! Cafe Parenting Community⁠⁠⁠ Oh Crap! Potty Training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler

In this episode of Oh Crap! Potty Training, we delve into the challenges of setting boundaries while navigating children's preferences, especially when dealing with kids who will only use a particular potty. From setting boundaries to navigating parental preferences, I delve into strategies for guiding children's behavior and fostering independence during the potty training journey. We explore how to support children through outings and using different restrooms while maintaining patience and consistency. (00:02:45) Consistent Parenting for Healthy Child Relationships (00:03:45) Setting Boundaries to Shape Children's Behavior (00:08:45) Navigating Potty Training Outside the Home (00:08:45) Potty Training Milestones and Child Empowerment (00:08:45) Flexible Potty Training Approaches for Children ⁠Jamie's Website⁠⁠ Jamie's Courses⁠⁠ Jamie's Instagram⁠⁠ Oh Crap! Cafe Parenting Community Oh Crap! Potty Training⁠⁠ Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler

I'm covering the key strategies and pitfalls of guiding your child through the potty training journey. From crowdsourcing potty training advice to prompting techniques and dealing with helicopter parenting, we discuss it all. I emphasize the importance of sticking to a solid plan tailored to your child's needs, steering clear of social media until well into the process to avoid conflicting advice overload. We explore the power of using statements, choices, and challenges during training, steering away from direct questioning to prevent power struggles. Plus, we debunk ineffective methods like sticker charts and threatening with diapers, offering insights into effective nighttime training approaches and debunking myths around bedwetting. (00:01:34) Effective Potty Training Strategies for Individual Children (00:06:15) Confident Guidance for Successful Potty Training (00:11:07) The Pitfalls of Overbearing Potty Training (00:13:50) The Pitfalls of Sticker Charts in Potty Training (00:19:14) Effective Potty Training: Rip the Band Aid

Today, I'm diving deep into techniques and advice for tackling the common challenge of pee withholding with your little one. From understanding the levels of withholding to practical release tricks like blowing raspberries or singing, we explore strategies to make the potty a more comfortable place for your child. I also address the importance of knowing when it's time to seek professional help for extreme withholding. With patience, consistency, and understanding, we can help our children navigate the potty training process with confidence and success. Jamie's Website⁠⁠ Jamie's Courses⁠⁠ Jamie's Instagram⁠⁠ Jamie's Patreon⁠⁠ Oh Crap! Potty Training⁠⁠ Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler

Erica's Website: https://www.centerforconfidentparenting.org/ Hey! Today, we dove into the essential topic of establishing solid sleep routines for our little ones. Joined by the insightful Erica Desper, we talked all things consistency, understanding your child's unique temperament, figuring out the right bedtime, and how light and activity impact sleep schedules. You know how vital consistency is, especially with hectic schedules, and we shared tips on maintaining that routine. We discussed understanding your child's temperament, because, let's face it, every kiddo is different. Figuring out the ideal bedtime based on wake time? Yup, we've got you covered. And, of course, we delved into the impact of light and activity on those precious sleep hours. Join us as we navigate the world of healthy sleep routines for your little ones, because well-rested kids are happy kids! ⁠Jamie's Website⁠⁠ Jamie's Courses⁠⁠ Jamie's Instagram⁠⁠ Jamie's Patreon⁠⁠ Oh Crap! Potty Training⁠⁠ Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler

Today we're tackling two major fronts yet again! Night Training and Daycare! I spill the beans on how being a nighttime support for your kiddo isn't about creating dependency but providing the right assistance. Plus, we're deep-diving into the daycare scene – why you may want to jump in and help correct misunderstandings if you can. ⁠Jamie's Website⁠⁠ Jamie's Courses⁠⁠ Jamie's Instagram⁠⁠ Jamie's Patreon⁠⁠ Oh Crap! Potty Training⁠⁠ Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler

Today, we're talking about when the right time is to use a diaper during the potty training journey. With the holidays coming up, there's a lot of events to navigate. Learn the art of balancing life events with consistency, teaching autonomy to foster independence, and addressing concerns without jumping to conclusions. Let's go!

All right! In this episode of The Oh Crap! Potty Training Podcast, we are diving deep into a topic close to my heart – Special Circumstances in potty training. We're talking about tailoring the potty training game plan for your kiddos. From assessing mobility to understanding cognitive abilities, I'll guide you through customizing your approach. I also share my exception to the "no rewards in potty training" rule. Give it a listen, as we explore the specifics for potty training with special circumstances. Let's go! ⁠Jamie's Website⁠ ⁠Jamie's Courses⁠ ⁠Jamie's Instagram⁠ ⁠Jamie's Patreon⁠ ⁠Oh Crap! Potty Training⁠ ⁠Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler⁠

In this episode, we're challenging the conventional use of rewards in potty training. Rewards can be counterproductive, leading to entitlement and a reliance on external motivation, and can even become punishments when a child is not yet capable of achieving the desired behavior. So what do we do instead? That's what we're tackling today! Jamie's Website Jamie's Courses Jamie's Instagram Jamie's Patreon Oh Crap! Potty Training Oh Crap! I Have a Toddler

Today we’ll revisit some confusing aspects about poop, withholding, and constipation including: *digestion and food *the wonders of gelatin *too soft snaking food *practicing the negative behavior *why slowing down everything can help Buy Oh Crap! Potty Training Jamie's Homepage Jamie's Patreon Jamie's Instagram Bristol Stool Chart Jamie’s IG slides on Poop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s go over the important points of day one of potty training. This first day isn’t about judging success or failure. It’s about learning your child’s pee signal (or pee dance) and their pee pattern. It’s data collection and lots of learning. You have to avoid being emotional about this and give your child space to learn a brand new skill. It can be a tough day for parents and we’ll talk about why and how to help that. Buy Oh Crap! Potty Training Jamie's Homepage Jamie's Patreon Jamie's Instagram Bristol Stool Chart Jamie’s IG slides on Poop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we’ll run through some possible solutions for what might be happening if your child is struggling at daycare. But first, we’ll go over what a reset looks like, as many parents are getting this confused. We’ll also touch on a common thing that is happening that I do not recommend: a child who is doing really well for a few months and then parents reset. You should not reset in these situations. Buy Oh Crap! Potty Training Jamie's Homepage Jamie's Patreon Jamie's Instagram Bristol Stool Chart Jamie’s IG slides on Poop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, let’s revisit ways to help autonomy and independence; particularly a few weeks into potty training when you’re not seeing much self initiation. We’ll also pull apart a few scenarios that are common if potty training didn’t go as planned and you have a big event planned. And lastly, the pitfalls of potty training with a friend. Buy Oh Crap! Potty Training Jamie's Homepage Jamie's Patreon Jamie's Instagram Bristol Stool Chart Jamie’s IG slides on Poop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, let’s pull apart the difference between bribing your child and holding off an activity to get a potty run. We’ll also tackle the 3 Day Curse and the Day 3 Curse. And finally, what happens when your little one does fine for a good amount of time and then seemingly falls apart. And why you should never rediaper in these cases. Buy Oh Crap! Potty Training Jamie's Homepage Jamie's Patreon Jamie's Instagram Bristol Stool Chart Jamie’s IG slides on Poop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I’m talking with Melissa Markus, aka @thekindergartenmom (IG). She lives in Canada where “kindergarten” is akin to preschool in the US. We’re talking about not just her own potty training journey but also how to best support your child when they need to be fully potty-trained for school. This was a fun conversation because Melissa’s IG is devoted to tips and activities and she asked ME questions from her audience. Kind of like a dual interview :) Buy Oh Crap! Potty Training Jamie's Homepage Jamie's Patreon Jamie's Instagram Bristol Stool Chart Jamie’s IG slides on Poop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we’ll talk about how to ease the schedule for your little one as they may be heading back to daycare or preschool after a break or maybe starting at a new place. The dinner time cluster Daycare expecting self initiation in a diaper Not using a public restroom, ever…and other long term patterns Child who seems to not be getting the “I have to pee” stage Oh! And I have a huge announcement! Buy Oh Crap! Potty Training Jamie's Homepage Jamie's Patreon Jamie's Instagram Bristol Stool Chart Jamie’s IG slides on Poop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we’ll literally be talking about time; giving your child TIME to learn this milestone. I’m in a bit of red alarm panic based on the information I’m getting from parents contacting me. Parents are in a panic because they’re waiting till they’re a week away from school to potty train and it’s not going well. You HAVE to give your child ample time to learn this but also to build in time for struggles. We’ll also talk about WHY kids in preschool should be fully potty trained. And what to do if you need to rediaper for daycare/school. Buy Oh Crap! Potty Training Jamie's Homepage Jamie's Patreon Jamie's Instagram Bristol Stool Chart Jamie’s IG slides on Poop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices