If you want to get better at elimination communication (or any type of potty learning) by taking MINIMAL action...and you would like to guarantee you’ll stick with having a diaper-free kiddo (without falling off the wagon like so many do), please listen to today’s show. I’m going to share some very practical concepts from the book Atomic Habits that will help you improve immediately...plus you can use these wherever you’d like to make a permanent, positive change in your day to day routines and activities.

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Today’s episode is about ditching the diaper-free goals...and focusing on the process instead. We’ll talk about how focusing on the goal of being diaper-free can sabotage your plans...and what to do instead - whether you’re doing elimination communication or potty training with your baby or toddler.

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Today's episode is all about preparing the environment for toileting in your home. This is my favorite part of our four-part Montessori series because it is full of action steps that you can take today to set up your home and your baby for success.

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Today's episode will focus on part three - remedial toilet learning past two years of age.

Merry refers to any potty training after two years of age as “remedial” toilet learning.

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Today's episode is the second in a four-part series based on the Montessori approach to toilet learning, starting at birth. Today's episode will focus on part two - the role of the adult and preparations.

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Today's episode is the first in a four-part series based on the Montessori approach to toilet learning, starting at birth. Today's episode will focus on part one - the natural laws of development so you can understand what Mother Nature intended for your baby from the day s/he was born.

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Today's episode is on a topic that I'm extremely passionate about. It's called Duped: how disposable diapers have changed the way we parent. It's all about the messages that we receive that lead us to think we need to do things a certain way!

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Any way you slice it, the expenses involved with raising a baby can add up - even more so when you have 5 kids like we do! But there is one area where you can cut costs significantly. Today's episode is all about how to save money on diapers.

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When two partners don't see eye to eye on parenting decisions, it can make things really hard. Today's episode is all about what to do when daddy won't do elimination communication: how to get your husband on board with infant toilet training.

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Today we're going to talk about how to help your child overcome a fear of autoflush toilets.

Autoflush toilets are seriously the bane of my public toileting experience. Who invented them and why didn’t they take into account child-sized users?

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So, today we're going to talk about something that most EC parents will need to know how to do at least once(but probably more like once a week) and that is how to properly clean pee out of a mattress or rug(or something else). 

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Let's talk about practicing elimination communication with a special needs child, and more specifically, I'm going to offer some advice and techniques for doing Elimination Communication with a baby who has Down Syndrome. 

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Today, I'm going to share a story with you of why my BFF didn't do EC, and hopefully you can take away something from my story if there is a similar relationship in your life! 

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Have you ever had this happen to you? You offer your baby a pottytunity, your baby doesn't go, but then baby pees five minutes later in the diaper or on the floor.

This is actually really common. Let's talk about a few of the reasons this might happen, and what you can do about it.

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Today we're going to talk about what you can do when your baby won't sit on the potty (or won’t stay seated on the toilet). I will share 17 things that you can try that have worked for other parents.

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This episode is all about gradually transitioning from elimination communication being mostly parent-led to mostly child-led. Overall, we’ll talk about how to support your child’s potty independence during a time when it is developmentally spot-on.

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A lot goes into operating my various EC and mama-centric businesses. I'll share how I balance it all while raising five kids under the age of eight. And how do I keep everyone (hubs included) from becoming addicted to convenient diapers? Here are some tricks that I've learned along the way!

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I've had a lot of people ask me questions such as "Andrea, how are you able to reach so many EC parents?" "how do you run your business without being a crappy mom?" and "what magic goes on behind that curtain?" Today I want to tell you all about it and also extend a special invitation.

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Your baby is walking, busy learning and developing, and maybe already going to daycare or preschool. Obviously, during this time of rapid change, your EC routine is also going to change. But how? Follow along as I walk you through a day of EC with a young toddler, and what it looks like in our home.

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Is your baby starting to pull up, rock on all fours, or show other signs that full-on mobility is around the corner? Are you wondering how EC might change or what your day might look like? I’m going to give you another little peek into my home, and how we do EC all day long with our mobile baby.

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This is the first in a three-part series where I’ll share what a typical day of EC in my household looks like...newborn, mobile, and toddler. Consider it a peek into our home! I've practiced EC with five babies from birth, and I am going to let you know what to expect.

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We are going to talk all about back-ups in an ultimate post that covers everything you ever needed to know!

Which types of back-up can you choose from? Which are appropriate when? Which will help your baby learn the *most* at which ages and stages?

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Have you ever had this happen to you? Your baby is fussy or otherwise seems to need a change in routine, and you just aren't sure what you should try first? 

We are going to dive into this topic so you can start to find a rhythm with your baby and have an updated toolbox to pull from!

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The meal trains have ended; the relatives have left; now what!? Other than nursing, pottying, and napping, what exactly are you supposed to do with your sweet little bundle all day? 

Let's talk about ways to interact with and play with your baby.

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Twyla (my 5th baby) was born on November 20, 2018 at 5:51am in an unassisted birth, waterbirth, freebirth...many names for what happened, but, basically: I birthed her in our bathtub with no outside assistance or interference, whatsoever. Just me, my husband, and our baby.​

This is our story.

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Should you keep track of every single catch and miss throughout your day? Because of my experience ECing five babies, I thought it would be a good time to talk about whether this approach is helpful or harmful.

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Today we're going to talk about diapers, or more specifically: the purpose of a diaper.

"Well, isn't the purpose of a diaper quite obvious, Andrea?"

Well, I actually have a really strong opinion about this one.

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Pottying your baby is a whole lot easier when they can tell you that they need to go...but if your baby doesn’t already signal, or has suddenly stopped signaling, how do you teach them to do so?

Let's talk about that and hopefully increase the level of communication between you and your baby.

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What should you do when EC feels overwhelming, or you’re feeling unsuccessful and just need a break from it all. Maybe there is resistance at potty time, or maybe you're feeling stressed.

The solution is the re-set, and I will share what it looks like and why you may need to do it immediately.

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Are you considering starting solid foods with your baby? Or do you know it’s coming soon? When what goes in changes, what comes out does as well...so let’s talk about what to expect when you start solid foods, and how it can affect elimination communication.

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We’re going to answer: How DO you potty train a baby?

Although I've spent years breaking this topic down into smaller nuggets of information, I’d like to share my simplified answer to this big question...the way I explained it to a bunch of 3rd graders on Career Day at my son’s school.

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You hold your newborn baby over the potty, as carefully and calmly as you’ve been taught...and then your baby begins to cry! Why does this happen? And what can you do?

This is actually a common phenomenon, and also one that I've experienced personally. We're going to talk you through it.

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When your baby resists the potty while doing elimination communication, it can be a frustrating experience. You might be wondering what is going on, and if there is something that you did to cause the resistance!

Don't worry. Potty resistance is normal, and I'm going to help you get through it.

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Eliminating diapers from your daily routine and your budget is something we all look forward to as parents. Obviously, the decision is ultimately yours, but we are going to talk about your options concerning when might be the right time to cut diapers out of your life.

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Whether you are going straight from an in-arms hold or from a mini potty, transitioning to a big potty is an important, often confusing, step. Let's talk about what to do when transitioning to the big potty is your goal.

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Maybe your child is getting heavy or they are starting to show you that they can sit up. If you have been holding your newborn in-arms over a container or top hat potty, you might be wondering "when can I start my baby on a mini-potty?"

It's a great question that we will dive into today.

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We're talking all about the hows, whys, whens and wheres of sound associations during EC.

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Today we'll talk about a few things you can do to help get your child back on track if they start resisting the potty...and begin pooping their pants after a near-lifetime of not pooping their pants.

Listen to the full podcast episode for a special musical surprise at the end!

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Let's talk about what to do when starting elimination communication with a mobile baby who hardly ever pees...and waits for naptime to go. Or, what we call a camel.

Today we'll talk about a few methods, and routine changes, that may help a child relax enough to use the potty during awake time.

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Let's talk about what to do when you've started EC but are having trouble getting a catch. We'll take a step back and talk about two paths that you can take when beginning EC that might help on your journey.

Listen to the full podcast episode for a special musical surprise at the end!

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Let's talk about what to do when changes in sleep cause a potty pause. I think many parents can relate to a change in sleep routine causing changing in pottying behavior. This isn't easy! But getting back on track is possible, and we'll go over some methods that will help you!

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You've put your child on the potty, a little bit has come out, but you're unsure if baby is done. You wait forever and really don’t know if what you’re doing is right. Let's talk about some ways to know when your baby is finished eliminating, and how long is too long to hold them over the toilet.

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I refer to easy catch #4 as the Holy Grail of easy catches, because it's the best way to incorporate EC into your routine. Easy catch #4 is all about transition times (when you take your baby out of the car seat, or before you put them in the carrier, or after a bath, etc.) to offer a pottytunity.

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You're a passionate EC parent. But you still feel a little awkward talking about EC in public or with new parents. Sound familiar? You aren't the only one!

Let's go over how to break the ice and inform others about elimination communication with confidence, and without sounding crazy.

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Have you noticed when your baby is pooping? Maybe you hear it, see it, or the look on their face is unmistakable. Whatever cues you in, chances are you're aware of what is about to fill your baby's diaper. Let's talk about what you need to know and the steps to take once the grimacing begins.

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Babies are creatures of habit, and since the diaper change is part of your parenting routine, why not use the opportunity to teach your child? Learn why babies pee all over you once that diaper comes off, what makes the diaper change an easy catch, and how to incorporate it into your new routine.

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Easy catches are a gentle and easy way to test the waters, so to speak, and begin to experience what elimination communication is all about!

Take advantage of a time of day when you are likely to experience success - when your child wakes up from a nap or nighttime sleep.

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How will you recognize when your baby needs to potty? And how can you teach them to signal? Baby signals can differ depending on the developmental stage of your baby, so we'll cover some of the common signals you will see for various ages and how you can recognize them.

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