Potty Time: A Guide to Potty Training on His Time Real-Life Lessons, Laughs, and Lifesavers from a Mom Who’s Been There

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Dedication

To every tired parent who needed a laugh, a lifeline, or just a reminder that you’re not alone—you’ve got this.

Foreword

Potty training isn’t just a parenting milestone - it’s a full-blown adventure. Some days it feels like a small step toward independence. Other days, it feels like a never-ending battle of wills. And if you’re raising a boy, you already know that just saying so is never enough. They have their own ideas, their own timing, and their own way of doing things.

I wrote this book not because I figured it all out perfectly, but because I didn’t. What I found along the way were things I wish someone had told me. I hope this book becomes a reassuring voice, a helpful guide, and maybe even a reason to smile when you're cleaning up your fourth accident of the day.

I’ve lived this twice. I’ve cleaned the messes, tried the