"Stool toileting refusal" is quite common—here's how you can get past it. Rachel Fairbank is a freelance science writer based in Texas. When she is not writing, she can be found spending time with her ...

According to Geering, potty talk can mean different things to different families, but in general it refers to the popular habit among children of striking up uncouth conversation—you know, the kind ...

The source of their distress? A small child who is trying to learn how to poop like a member of modern society. Ask any parent who has had to do multiple loads of particularly unpleasant laundry, or ...

Here’s an NSFW confession. I’m in search of something precious that’s all but disappeared this year: The ability to have a conversation with my brilliant, beautiful kindergarten-age kid that does not ...

I have three boys 6 and under, so I always feel like I’m drowning in poop. My youngest is still in diapers, and even my two older kids need a little assistance in the bathroom from time to time ...

We thought our daughter simply hated using the toilet, but her accidents uncovered a more complicated issue. By Paul L. Underwood This story was originally published on June 6, 2019 in NYT Parenting.

Don’t rush your toddler into using the toilet before he’s ready. The process takes patience, preparation and praise. Credit...Tess Smith-Roberts Supported by By Dina DiMaggio This guide was originally ...