Can we burst the myth of a 3day potty training success cycle?
...Hi. I'm a parenting coach and a mother to a 21-month-old daughter...and I'll be completely honest: the 3-day method is a lie, and it pushes kids to try something quickly that might not be right for them.
I've been seeing so many posts lately where parents feel pressured to rush potty training, and if they let their kids go at their own pace, they're made to feel like they're "not doing enough." That's not true.
Here's the reality:
Most kids take weeks to months to potty train, not 3 days. That's normal.
Readiness matters more than age. Some kids are ready at 18 months, some at 3 years and sme even at 5 or 6...it is okay..
Accidents are part of the process. They don't mean you're failing.
Pushing too hard too fast can create power struggles, shame, and regression.
Potty training is a journey, not a race. It's okay to take time, take breaks, and go at your child's pace. You're not not doing enough, you're doing it right.
All I want is peace of mind for parents who feel like they're failing because their kid didn't train in 3 days. You're not failing. The timeline was unrealistic to begin with.
I made a toolkit with realistic timelines, age-appropriate goals, and parent scripts for exactly this because the 3 day method pressure is exhausting and unhelpful. If that sounds useful, you can anytime hmp!
You've got this 🤍