Are you a parent who's gearing up to start the potty training journey with your child? Potty training is a significant milestone in a child's development and can be an exciting yet challenging time for both parents and children.  Parents often feel the pressure to meet societal expectations when it comes to potty training. Whether it's comparing your child's progress to that of other children, feeling judged by other parents or family members, or facing cultural expectations, it's important to manage these societal pressures. As with any new stage in parenting, being prepared and equipped with the right information to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible is key. In this episode, I’ll be guiding you through the tips and tricks that will help you navigate this important transition with confidence. If you need more support for this or if you have questions about potty training, you can follow Brandi and her work @deardoulapodcast on IG, @brandi_jordan_official IG, and send questions, comments, and platitudes to brandi@deardoulapodcast.com. Have a question you want Brandi to answer? Shoot her an email or a DM and she might include it on her next podcast episode!   Brandi does do potty training consultations, so feel free to email and check that out if you're interested!   If you appreciate Dear Doula, please take a minute to subscribe, rate and review!   Time Stamps   00:57 - Brandi introduces this week’s topic of potty training and one of the main issues that causes us problems.   01:42 - We hear Brandi’s experience of potty training her now 16 year old son.   02:47 - We learn about the role of culture defining when a child is potty trained.   05:54 - Brandi talks about the importance of exposure and why the Western world often gets this wrong.   08:43 - We find out why we need to consider the language we use on this topic with our kids.   10:41 - We discover how diaper free time can play a part in successful potty training.   13:16 - We learn what to avoid when working with children when it comes to potty training.   14:35 - Brandi addresses the idea of ‘bootcamp’ style potty training methods.