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Potty Progress

If there is one thing that parents of toddlers should know about potty training, it is that each child will follow his or her own unique path to potty independence. There are many ways to approach potty training, and each method works well for some children. The question of when to begin potty training is as big of a decision as the method that you will use. At my house, we are employing a laid back, no pressure approach to using the potty. We bought Dylan a potty when he was about two years old. He was curious about it, … Continue reading →

Potty Training Problems Solved!

For most parents the thought of potty training can be a little overwhelming to say the least. It’s hard to know where to start if you’ve never done this before. You may feel as if you have tried everything under the sun and nothing is working. Don’t worry, they will get the hang of it, it just may take a little time. I started potty training Logan when he was about two and a half, but when we got divorced he reverted back to diapers within a week or two. This is normal, but after a month or two I … Continue reading →

Potty Training 101

Potty training isn’t one of those “one size fits all” kind of things. Every child is unique, they develop at different rates. One child may be ready to be completely potty trained at 18 months and another may still be struggling at 4. You may have to try several different strategies before you find one that works for you and your child. Don’t get discouraged if it takes a while, most kids aren’t potty trained in a day. The first and most important thing when it comes to potty training is knowing when your child is ready. Can she stay … Continue reading →

Single-Parent Vacation?

This summer Logan and I desperately needed a vacation. We were planning on going on a little camping trip for a few days, but I wasn’t sure how to pull that off with just the two of us. Would I be able to get the tent up with the not so helpful help of a three year old? What if I couldn’t get a fire started? Would Logan be bored out of his mind just camping with Mom? Needless to say the camping trip didn’t happen. So we decided that we wanted to make the 14 hour drive to Oregon … Continue reading →

Single-Parent Potty Training

Potty training is a daunting task for any parent. Every child is different and they are all ready at different times. Some are ready as early as 18 months old, others are closer to 4 years old. Listen to your child. They’ll let you know when they are ready. My son was two and a half when he first started getting really excited about potty training. I think he went over 15 times that first night just to hear Mommy and Daddy’s excitement. He called Grandma over and over again to tell her all about it. The next month we … Continue reading →

A Hotel Every Parent Can Love

The good news is that some brilliant entrepreneur has just opened a hotel that provides one-of-a-kind childcare, so parents can enjoy some much needed R&R. The bad news is that it’s located in South Africa. Introducing the Baby Hotel. The upscale property is getting high praise for its unique amenities. Namely, the fact that parents can check-in their children and be assured that their tots will be well cared for while they live it up somewhere else. Technically, the Baby Hotel is more of a daycare service than an official hotel, but you wouldn’t know it by reviewing its services. … Continue reading →

Tales from the Potty: The Rules

I am not a childhood expert on potty training. But I have had 5 kids–3 of whom have been potty trained within the last 4 years and 2 of whom we are currently potty training. My oldest three each took about 4-7 days to train. Two things have prompted this series of blogs. First I’ve had several requests from you on how to start potty training. The second is that we are working on potty training our twins who are now 19 months old. I’m not an expert. . .but I have learned a few things. So before I give … Continue reading →

Welcome To The New Mid-life mom blog

Welcome to the midlife mom blog. If you are a mom who gave birth after turning 35, then this blog is for you. I’m your guide Myra, a single mid-life mom with a five -year- old son, who was born when I was 36. I am a freelance writer and avid reader, also. I hope this blog will be useful to you. I plan to offer as much relevant information as I can get my little hands on as well as talk mom to mom about what it’s like to be a mid-life momma. I am also a Hurricane Katrina … Continue reading →

I’m A Big Kid Now

Potty training. Are there any other words that can make a parent want to throw up their hands in surrender? Some kids are so easy to potty train, they practically come out of the womb wearing Barbie panties, others, we wonder if they are going to school in pull ups. As a single mother diapers are an extra expense, and the sooner you can get rid of them, the easier it is on your wallet. However, being a single mother makes potty training more difficult. Usually your child spends time with people other than just you, and not everyone is … Continue reading →

Expect Delays

If you have a toddler, you are likely familiar with TST, more commonly known as Toddler Standard Time, which tends to run significantly behind the rest of the world. We’ve all been there. You’ve got a doctor’s appointment in half an hour, your child refuses to eat breakfast, they’re throwing their toys across the room, and just when you manage to get them in the car you hear the ever familiar words, “Mommy! I have to go potty!” Needless to say, you may be a little bit late for that doctor’s appointment today. This isn’t uncommon when you have a … Continue reading →