by Linda Sonna, Ph.D
Rating: 5 stars
This is my favorite so far. The beginning reads a bit like a research paper, which is exactly what I wanted (if a bit dry.) It also works harder than it should to make its case, giving the first chapters a pushy feel.
Press on! The action chapters and the appendices more than make up for the first part. Dr. Sonna lays out plans for four stages of potty training: 0-6 months, 6-18 months, 18-24 months, and after 24 months. She gives easy instructions on how to start, a procedure to follow, and what to expect.
This book made me feel like I could actually step up to this challenge and teach Katie (and Ellie) how to use the potty. I wish I had read it two years ago.
The first appendix has common questions, one which addressed a problem that we were having. When I tried what Dr. Sonna suggested, it really got us jump-started on potty training. I'm pretty sure that all progress we've made so far has been a direct result of her suggestions.
The second appendix is full of resources, and there is a listing of sources if you want to do more research yourself. An index, listed by subject, helps you find a specific topic in the book.
Overall an extremely helpful read.
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