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mboutlaw's review against another edition
4.0
A little pushy in some ways but overall helped with potty training my daughter.
qualiareedauthor's review against another edition
4.0
It works. We got our kid potty trained just as described.
mrsgrievous's review against another edition
3.0
Would not advise reading this if you have C-PTSD. The method is useful, but the author kind of drags you through the dirt, and it was triggering.
Edit: Avoid the first couple of chapters if parental neglect is triggering to you. I ended up reading this again and used it throughout our potty-training journey. The method does work.
Edit: Avoid the first couple of chapters if parental neglect is triggering to you. I ended up reading this again and used it throughout our potty-training journey. The method does work.
librarianboston's review against another edition
This woman has no credentials and her writing is repetitive, self-centered and ableist (she often refers to how adults don’t poop their pants…some folks with disabilities do and that’s okay). She panders to men and even suggests that (straight) women bring this topic up with their husbands after sex. This is a pass for me. Check out Janet Lansbury’s podcast Unruffled — there are two very interesting episodes on this topic including how constipation can cause bedwetting and how potty training too early can lead to constipation. This book puts too much pressure on parents and toddlers, and we all know what toddlers do when we pressure them to do something.
seshat59's review against another edition
I reserve the right to hold judgment on this book until after I’ve potty trained my son. But it’s a plan at least!
kardi_p's review against another edition
1.0
Do NOT read this book! I read it and fell for the “this is how I have to do it.” I put so much pressure on myself to do it this way and what happened? My daughter and I both broke down crying and had a horrible first 3 days and now I’m afraid I’ve ruined her by trying to stick to this method so closely. This method maybe great and work for many kids but it is not working for us.
On top of that, I think the author sounds very arrogant. Lots of “just trust me.” She goes on little soap boxes often and gives her option on EVERYTHING that may have the slightest effect on potty training. I’m sorry but don’t tell me my husband won’t be a supportive father bc he hasn’t read your book (literally she says that).
On top of that, I think the author sounds very arrogant. Lots of “just trust me.” She goes on little soap boxes often and gives her option on EVERYTHING that may have the slightest effect on potty training. I’m sorry but don’t tell me my husband won’t be a supportive father bc he hasn’t read your book (literally she says that).
chelse34's review against another edition
4.0
Seems like good logical information. She is all about NOT using rewards, but instead high expectations and taking the time to teach your child step by step with lots of scaffolding. She has them broken down into 6 phases. Phase 1-naked Phase 2 - commando Phase 3 - commando with outings Phase 4 - underwear Phase 5 -self initiation and Phase 6 - night training. Each child competes one phase at a time before moving on to the next. There's not specific time periods because every kid is different.
If it seems to work and I like her methods I'll update this with 5 stars and let you know what I thought.
Update 3/10/18
I don't totally agree with her on the rewards thing. I think whatever works for your child, then do it. Try without them first and if you hit a wall then try rewards. I used them with my son and they were either neutral, he liked them and it helped, or he totally forgot about them. It just depended on the day, the reward, and where we were at with potty training.
I wish she would have described more about the self initiation step. She just glossed over it and said it would come. That seems to be the step we are trying to master after 2 months of practicing and working on potty training.
So I'm keeping my same rating after trying her method. 4 stars.
Also, I did NOT appreciate how many swear words were in the book. That part bugged me a lot.
If it seems to work and I like her methods I'll update this with 5 stars and let you know what I thought.
Update 3/10/18
I don't totally agree with her on the rewards thing. I think whatever works for your child, then do it. Try without them first and if you hit a wall then try rewards. I used them with my son and they were either neutral, he liked them and it helped, or he totally forgot about them. It just depended on the day, the reward, and where we were at with potty training.
I wish she would have described more about the self initiation step. She just glossed over it and said it would come. That seems to be the step we are trying to master after 2 months of practicing and working on potty training.
So I'm keeping my same rating after trying her method. 4 stars.
Also, I did NOT appreciate how many swear words were in the book. That part bugged me a lot.
bearded_ginger's review against another edition
2.0
I am so glad this method works for some people. I have friends it worked beautifully for.
It did not work for us, and that's fine! we're figuring it out. What wasn't so fine was the complete lack of assistance if something didn't go according to plan. The authors input was 'you did it wrong, do better'.
On top of a stressful experience, was a lot of guilt brought on by this book, and a barrier to getting my daughter what she needed - which was honestly a break.
I think the theories and practice here is sound, but some Plan B's, C's and alternate approaches without condesension would have helped.
It did not work for us, and that's fine! we're figuring it out. What wasn't so fine was the complete lack of assistance if something didn't go according to plan. The authors input was 'you did it wrong, do better'.
On top of a stressful experience, was a lot of guilt brought on by this book, and a barrier to getting my daughter what she needed - which was honestly a break.
I think the theories and practice here is sound, but some Plan B's, C's and alternate approaches without condesension would have helped.