Potty Training

Dear Fellow Parent,

If you'd like to:

• Save up to $80/month and never buy another pack of expensive diapers
• Run your errands without the constant fear of accidents
• Feel the joy of leaving your house and not have to pack or lug a heavy diaper bag
• Help your child gain the self confidence they deserve
• Get your child ready for daycare, camp or kindergarten
• Send your child on a sleepover and don't get embarrassed by accidents
• Be able to use a public restroom and not look for a changing table
• Never feel embarrassed from the stench of a garbage can full of stinky diapers in your house again
• Say good bye to diapers forever

Here's why:

Right now you are on this website because you probably fall into one of four categories:

1. Your son or daughter is less than 2 years old and you want to get a head-start on potty training. You realize you are a little early but you want to be proactive to make sure you take the right steps.
2. Your son or daughter is between 2-3 years of age. They might be showing signs of potty train readiness. You want to get some advice to help your child move along the process and keep them on course.
   
   
3. Your son or daughter is closer to 4 years of age or older. They might be starting camp, daycare, or kindergarten soon and you're worried they might not get in. You are nervous that your child is behind. You are frantic and need immediate help as time might not be on your side.
   
   
4. You are in complete and utter frustration. Everything you try simply just does not work. Your son or daughter fights you tooth and nail. They simply refuse to cooperate with you and scream at the very thought of going to the potty. You are desperate and need immediate help now before you lose your mind.

It's funny how the universe works. I did not grow up saying I'm going to become a potty trainer. As a matter of fact my dream as a little girl was to become a nurse. It all started 17 years ago when my older sister become pregnant with her first child. Because she was still in college, I told her I would help her raise him until she completed her schooling.

So here I am at 18, I find myself a surrogate mother. I put my dreams of being a nurse on hold. After all, it was my older sister how can I not help her. To make a long story short, my nephew was born and he stayed with me while my sister went to school. Those days were very hard for me. Long sleepless nights with constant ear infections. Parenting is hard enough...let alone at 18 when you have visions of big things.

As difficult as those days were, looking back now, I realize that was the best experience of my life. Not only am I extremely close with my nephew, but I would never be where I am today, had I not help raise him.

Anyway, fast forward two years. I started looking for work so I can help my mom out at home. Which means my nephew needed to go to daycare. The only problem was the good daycare centers would not take him unless he was potty trained. We went from one to the other only to hear the same story. I finally convinced one of them to accept my nephew, but there was a catch. They would reserve his spot for 3 week...giving us enough time to attempt to potty train him.

The feeling of overwhelming fear came over me as I realized "OH MY GOD. I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT POTTY TRAINING.. So a friend of mine recommended that I go to the library. We did that back then as there was no internet. I checked out 5 or 6 books on child development. I read over 1000 pages of information. They covered many topics on how to raise your child. Some of it was good, some of it was bad, but there was a huge amount of information and I went through all of it. Took me 10 full days.

I could not believe how little actual content there was on potty training your child...And what was there was not good at all. They all said the exact same thing. That is wait till your child starts to show you signs of readiness. I thought, signs of readiness? I have 11 days to stop this child from pooping in his pants or I not only lose the daycare spot, but I'll also lose the new job that I fought so hard to get.

So I decided to chuck all the books and do this on my own. I have a beautiful gift and a way with kids. I did not learn it. I was born with it. I believe that's what I was put on the earth to do.

So I took the little information that was out there, Spoke with some experienced parents, Put my own spin on things and within 7 days he was potty trained. That left me 4 days to perfect his new found skills. Good news is he got into the school and I got the job.

This is where the story gets good. Turns out I absolutely did not like the job. It was with a large grocery store chain in Connecticut. I left there after a few weeks and got a job at All Saints Daycare. After all I just spent the last 3 1/2 years raising my nephew so I have plenty of experience.

As luck would have it, guess which classroom they gave me? Yeap the two year olds. Picture a room full of two year olds screaming and pooping everywhere.

Well it didn't take long before the parents took a liking to me as well. Little by little they started asking me to babysit for them. Well one of my parents had to go out of town and asked me if I could watch her daughter at her house for a few days. I did the math in my head, the money seemed good and I said yes.

The Weekend was uneventful. On Monday morning the parent came into my class in an excited state and blurted "what did you do!". At least 100 scenarios played out in my head. Did I break something at the house? Did I forget to do something? Is Emily ok? What!

With the most frightening voice, I said, what did I do? Don't forget I was only 21yrs old at this time. She hugged me and said Emily asked to go potty last night and this morning before school. I let out a sigh of absolute relief. For a second it felt like time stood still.

So I told her, rather then just playing games over the weekend, I decided to potty train Emily. Till today, I don't think I have ever seen someone so grateful. Needless to say She called me back for many more babysitting jobs.

Then something crazy started to happen. I suspect that Emily's mom must have told some of the other parents about what I did. The next week I had another parent ask if I could potty train their child. I told her I would help during the school hours.

Then it hit me that I should potty train all the kids in my class. You see it made absolute sense. If they were potty trained, my job would be much easier. As word spread parents started switching their kids out of other classes into mine. Needless to say, my side babysitting business took off like wild fire.

Funny thing is...They did not ask for Johanne. They asked for The Potty Trainer. That's actually where I got the name from.

I worked at All Saints for a few years before going to a large child care center. After being in a large child care center for a few years, I realized it just wasn't the place for me. It was just too corporate. I missed the family feeling at All Saints. We all knew each other there. At my new place it was all about meetings and memos. Just not my style. I began to feel unhappy...And my husband noticed.

Then in 2001 my husband told me I should package my knowledge and help other parents. I told him that no one wants to hear from me. "I don't even have a college degree" I said. He sat me down and said, "why do you think all the parents want to put their kids in your class?" That's not luck, that's because you are good. He told me "you don't need a degree to help people."

As usual I dismissed it. But you don't know my husband. He kept at me for 2 full years. And I kid you not about that. For two years he harassed.

Now let me tell you the real reason I didn't want to do the course. I am not computer literate. Up until 2008 I've never turned on a computer. I was terrified. When I told him my fears, he said I'll make a deal with you. You talk and I'll type. And with that The Potty Trainer was born.

We went out and surveyed over 500 parents just like you. We asked them to tell us specifically what are the issues they had with potty training. My husband and I took 6 long months compiling the answers and making sure we did not leave any stone unturned. Then we answered every question using my expertise...and believe me when I say this course is very different then anything else on the market.

My course comes from sweat and tears. I've personally potty trained over 317 children with my own two hands. I know what you are going through. I know what your child is going through. And if you are a day care provider I CERTAINLY know what you are going through as I did it for 10 years. I've personally changed over 56,000 diapers myself. Yes I know, not a fun job. But I've done it and can now share my experience and knowledge with you.

Hopefully I did not bore you with my story, but that's who I am, where I come from and how I became the potty trainer. I did not plan on become a potty trainer, but it's something I was called to do. Now lets get back to you and your child. Let me start by removing some guilt and saying...

Many of my parents came to me with this sense of guilt. Some even felt shame from this. I would ask them what makes you feel like that. I would hear things like, my mother in law makes these comments, My mother says I need to try harder, or some of my friends always have a comment or suggestion.

Immediately I would tell them that it's completely not your fault. A child is not born with an instruction manual. Nor were we given one the day they were born. As parents we are gifted with the ability to LOVE...and that's what we do best. We weren't gifted with the ability to potty train. That is something you learn.

As a matter of fact, I did not become The Potty Trainer overnight. I read thousands of pages of information. I went to countless Parenting seminars. I changed over 56,000 diapers. I personally, with my own two hands, potty trained over 317 children. Not an easy feat, but I did it. You are well on your way to potty training your child because you are taking time to get the right information you need to be successful. There are thousands of parents who aren't like you and they do nothing.

Anyway, let me tell you about...

I am going to make a statement and you have to take my word on this one. Potty training is not an innate behavior. In other words, your child was not born with the ability to potty train. Pay close attention to what I am about to tell you. This is the whole secret. Potty Training is a learned behavior. There I said it.

But many people in the medical community tell you otherwise. They tell you to wait. They tell you your child will let you know when he/she is ready. Think about it for a second. If your child is telling you they have to go, did they not already learn the behavior? The answer is yes. The problem is they learned on their own. Doing it this way can take a significantly longer time to achieve success...And some kids never learn at all.

Just like your child learns to walk, read, ride a bike, climb stairs...Potty training is learned. If you do not teach them, they will not learn it. So the conventional wisdom of let's wait for them is completely out the door.

Let me give you a few facts:

If potty training is an innate behavior, your child would be born potty trained. What's innate is crying, eating, pooping, peeing. Those are innate. But controlling the bowels is not innate.

Conventional medicine tells you to wait, but how do you explain that some cultures have their kids fully potty trained by age 4 months. The difference is, in those cultures they teach potty training starting at month 2.

Lastly, kids who are raised in large orphanages or troubled homes do not become potty trained sometimes up to age 9 or 10. Sad, but true fact. But why is that? The answer is simple. They were never taught.

So hopefully you know now that potty training is a learned behavior that must be taught. Let me teach you something else.

I know you are asking, Johanne what 4 stages are you talking about?  Great question.  In my readings, I learned there are 4 stages to any behavior modification. I applied them to potty training and it made total sense. Let me break them down for you.

I have no idea there is a problem.  Your child has used the bathroom in their diaper for the last 2 or 3 years.  In their mind they are completely content.  I mean wouldn't you be?  But now they hit a certain age and the diaper is no longer the right place to use the potty.  The problem is they don't know they are doing something wrong.  Only you know. So in this stage your goal is getting them to recognize they are doing something wrong

I know there's a problem but I don't know what to do. This is an important state. Usually this is where you recognize the so called signs of readiness. In this stage your child starts to recognize that going in the diaper is not the right thing to do. The problem is your child does not know what is the right thing to do. Remember potty training is a learned behavior. In this stage you teach the right behaviors. Sometimes in this stage you may see a look of shame or guilt on your child's face. They know they did something that mommy or daddy did not like, but they simply don't know what to do about it. In this stage your child is frustrated.

I know where to potty, but not a pro yet. In this stage your child will exhibit 2 behaviors. 1st one is they use the potty with no problems. Every once in a while they have an accident in their underwear. Second, they may not have any accidents. But they don't tell you when they have to go potty. They only go if you ask them too.

Think of this stage like the first time you learned to drive. Sure you knew where the brakes and gas pedal were, but you had to think about it. Sometimes you forgot to put on your seatbelt or use your turn signal. It's no different for your child.

Your goal in this stage is to help them perfect their new found skill.

I got this Mommy and Daddy. I'm a big kid now. In this stage your child doesn't even need your guidance. When they have to go potty, they get up and go on their own. They tell you when they have to go potty. Some kids take a little longer to reach stage 4 in as little as a few days after learning potty training. Some kids take a little longer.

Each stage is very different from the other. The steps you take in stage 1 is different from the steps you take in stage 2. Your child has different needs from one stage to the next.

1. Go to the library and pick up some books.
   This is not the most productive use of your time. I know because I've done it. The only thing I found at the library were books with lots of pictures.

   I don't how know they could help me. All the books were designed for the kids in mind. Very few were written for the parents as a guide to potty training.

   I learned more things reading detergent box on laundry day. (sad, but true fact)

2. Ask your friends and family for help.
   Your friends and family are always there to give you advice, even when you don't want it. When it comes to potty training, they will line up at the door to tell you what you should do.
   
   Chances are they are using the same old techniques from years ago that really don't work.
   
   It's like having a mechanic tell you what to do about the pain in your leg because he had the same pain the year before.
   
   Advice is good...just be careful who's giving it.
   
   
3. Ask your daycare provider.
   You'll get better luck here, but not always. Most daycares are too busy taking care of a dozen other kids to spend time mastering the skills of potty training. They might learn enough to get by. It takes a special person to learn these skills and be able to teach others.
   
   As much as a daycare provider cares for your child, their number one priority is safety, not potty training.
   
   
4. Your doctor.
   Doctors are wonderful and we need them. But doctors today are much different then a few short years ago. Can you relate to this next story?
   
   On my last visit to our pediatrician, we were in and out of the office faster then a tornado sweeping through the flat lands of Texas. It happened so fast all I caught was a glimpse of light reflecting off his stethoscope as he said "hi, bye, he's taller this year, here's my bill, have a nice day... or at least that's how it seemed to me.
   
   When did they become so fast? Maybe Doctor visits should be an Olympic sport. Doctors don't spend that much time with patients any more. In fairness to doctors, insurance companies are squeezing their profits, so they have to make it in volume. So there's no way they will help you potty train.
   
   
5. Get videos from the library.
   Potty training videos are good to have around the house. They do help in introducing the potty to your child.
   
   Just like potty books they have more entertainment value than education value.
   
   The videos I found gave my sons more songs to sing than it taught him about going to the potty. What I really needed was something to help me.
   
   To make things worse my son became so addicted to the songs on the potty training video that he would not leave us alone about them
   
   As a matter of fact, he could not even say video. He would ask for the potty train vidido. When he didn't get the video, watch out. We paid for it by way of a tantrum.
   
   
6. Talk to a child psychologist.
   It's assumed because they are psychologist, they are always right. The truth is, psychologist spend their time studying a few kids in a laboratory and then try to tell you, the parent, what to do. I am sure you can gather good information from their data, but how realistic is it in your day to day life.
   
   I mean...think about it for a second.
   
   Watching a child in a lab for a few hours is very different than the frustration of having to clean a child in a mall after an accident. Forget about the embarrassment
   
   

   It's not the same as having to wake up at 2 am to take your son/daughter to the bathroom. It's not the same when you are spending almost $100/month on diapers and wipes. It's certainly not the same when your house smells of dirty diapers and you are embarrassed to have friends over. Or worse, you don't even notice the smell anymore and its your friends that ask "what is that smell"?

   
   
   What psychologists do is equivalent to when a person is hired off the street to be your new boss. He/She might be a great leader, but has never worked a day doing the same job you do...and now they are trying to tell you how to do your job faster to get more done.
   
   You think to yourself "How unrealistic. They have never done this work yet they are trying to tell me how to do it".
   
   Sitting in a lab and making decisions is very easy, especially when you don't have to deal with the emotions, frustrations, hard work and embarrassments from accidents that come with potty training.

This is the one course you will get today that will have a major and lasting impact on your life. You will starting noticing your child showing signs of potty training by the end of 3 days. The techniques are so powerful yet easy to implement. They work so fast that you will see a major change in your son or daughter by end of this weekend.

Believe me. I know this because, I have used these techniques on over 317 kids, 3 of my very own children, and one nephew who is now 16yrs old.

The course is in ebook format. So you will get instant access to it immediately after your confirmation. Don't worry if you've never downloaded an ebook before. Remember I never turned on a computer until 2008. So we made the process very simple. We even put a video up showing you exactly how to download the course. All you have to do is watch.

If you would rather have a hard copy, then that is an option that is available to you also. You will see that option during confirmation.

Take a look below at how many unsolicited testimonials I have for the course. Each and everyone came to me as a surprise. I did not ask for anyone of them. These are people who bought my course, read it, implemented the techniques and were extremely satisfied. If that many people are satisfied, then you should get the same results.

Potty training is not something you can study in a lab. The only way to become an expert potty trainer is through practice. I have spent years perfecting my skill. I know how to potty train fast and get results. I spent many years practicing potty training so you don't have to. Just follow my lead and cut down your potty training time by more than 94.5%.

I have been in the daycare field for almost 13 years. This is my life. I do this day in and day out, every single day. My expertise cannot be matched by just anyone. For that reason alone you owe it to yourself to get your hands on this amazing book.

I am a mother of three. Together, you and I share the bond of parenthood. As a mother or father yourself, no one can take that away from us. This course is written with practical and realistic suggestions. I know what it's like to have the kids screaming in the house. I know what's its like to be exhausted and still have to cook, clean and potty train. I have taken all this into consideration.

Why have I done so? Because I've been there done that. This book did not originate in a lab. This book is written for you the busy parent. You still have a life and I understand that.

• What are the exact steps you must take in each stage so you start to see results in 3 days
• The exact day you should start potty training your child
• The exact words I use during potty training that takes the guess work out of what to say
• What to do on the very first day (this may shock you)
• How to handle problem children who refuse to cooperate and the one-two step that gets them to follow your wish every time
• 2 things you can do to get your child over the fear of the toilet and actually enjoy going to the potty
• The one exercise that mentally prepares you for potty training
• The one game you can play to easily train your child to tell you when they have to go potty. No more chasing them. They will now tell you
• What to say that makes dads want to be involved so it's less work on you
• What to tell your daycare so they actually help you and your child potty train much faster
• Three things your day care provider must do so your child has no accidents while at daycare
• What certain words you should use that get your child to listen
• How to get your child to poop in the toilet every single time. No more poop accidents
• How to get your child to go number 2 if they are holding their poop. (this one is real easy)
• How to handle family members and get them to help the right way
• How to do the bxxxxxe trick and cure your child's constipation in 10 minutes. (I invented this and it works every time)
• What to do at nap times to prevent accidents
• How food plays a role in potty training and what they should or should not eat or drink
• What does physics have to do with it...The one thing that can keep your child from becoming potty trained
• What to do when you get frustrated and at your wits end
• Knowing the signs when you are trying to hard and what you should do?
• How to set the expectations so your child knows exactly what to do without you repeating it
• Little tricks that make potty training fun for your child so they actually want to do it
• Understand positive or negative rewards. One works really well and the other is disastrous. The right one may shock you
• How to motivate your child to go potty, (a secret I stumbled upon accidentally), every time without fail. I now use this technique for everything...even on my now 11 year old son
• Understanding what's different now from when your parents potty trained you. (don't tell mom)
• The exact steps to take to train for number two. Note: very different from number one
• The truth about early potty training and should you do it
• Training pants or diapers (wait till you hear this one)
• Standing up or sitting down and why (the answer will shock you. don't laugh too hard)
• What to say that guarantees they will listen to you
• Boys vs. Girls. What's the difference.
• How to chart your success

Dirty diapers are simply not sanitary and can lead to many skin irritations on your child's delicate skin. I know you love your child and want to do everything possible to make sure they are protected. Not having to wear diapers reduces the risk of skin infections and irritations.

Let's face it. As parents we have enough to do. When I get home from work I have to get dinner ready, clean the house, help with homework, and get the kids ready for bed. The last thing I want to do is change more diapers.

I don't know who invented the diaper bags, but they did not have me in mind. My back would ache for days after one trip to the grocery store carrying that heavy bag. When your child is potty trained, you don't have to carry a diaper bag anymore.

How long does it take you to get ready just to go to the store? First you have to get the kids ready. Then yourself. Then you have to pack the diaper bag.

You look for all the ointments. Grab a handful of diapers. Don't forget a bag of wipes. Wait, before you leave go get 2 or 3 extra outfits in case of an accident.

By the time you're done, you don't want to go anymore.

When your child is potty trained, all you have to do is get them dressed and walk out the door without having to pack a diaper bag or backup clothing.

Financial savings - I was shocked the other day when I realized, I spent more money on diapers than I do keeping my self up.

When your child is potty trained you will save over $100/month on diapers and sanitary wipes that you can use on yourself.

I didn't even mention how many outfits I had to throw away. My son had really large bowel movements that leaked from the diaper. Children's clothing is not cheap.

Reduce laundry time - Laundry takes up probably 20% of my time. I don't know about you but I can think of other things I'd rather be doing.

Let me tell you what my routine was like. I am sure your day is the same way. I would take poop-soiled clothes and soak them for hours in a bucket of soap and water. Then I would reach in and pull out the clothes. Next I would put them in the washing machine.

I cannot explain the joy to you of not having to do that anymore.

Shopping was the one thing that helped me to relax. But shopping became the most experience before my sons were potty trained.

I spent more time looking for bathrooms and changing tables than I did indulging myself in an afternoon of shopping.

Once your child is potty trained, shopping becomes pure enjoyment again.

Take a break - You see whenever our family went out together, The responsibility of taking the kids to the bathroom fell on my shoulder. It wasn't that my husband didn't want to take them, but most men's bathrooms didn't have changing tables.

After my kids were potty trained, it didn't matter who took them to the bathroom. When my husband took them I was able to get a nice break.

After a while you stop noticing the embarrassing odor of dirty diapers that take over the house. For me it was extremely embarrassing to have friends over. I actually had one friend who asked me "what that smell was"? I asked her "what smell"?

I wasn't trying to be funny. I simply did not notice it.

Once your child is potty trained, you won't have poop diapers in the house any more.

Overall your life will change for the better once your child is potty trained. You will find yourself much more relaxed.

For the first time in a long time you can plan more activities outside of the house. Many times I simply did not go places because of the hassles involved.

Trust me when I say, you will be much happier

Your child does not want to have accidents more than you don't want him/her to have an accident.

I've found children that are potty trained, have more confidence and are more interactive in social settings with other kids. Their confidence level is up because they know they can control their potty and not have an embarrassing accident.

Watching them blossom at this stage is beautiful to watch.

First of all, I did not chose to become The Potty trainer. The Potty Trainer chose me. This course was created out of love and pure hard work. I love working with children. This is my passion in life. I've personally change over 56,000 diapers. I changed the last one with the same energy as I changed the first one. This is not something for everyone. It takes a special person and hopefully you see that I am that special person.

Secondly, we've just released Potty Training Made Simple version 2.0. Yes this is the new course. We started selling our first course back in 2002. That course sold amazingly well. As you can tell from our testimonials, our customers love it. But that was not enough for me.