From birth through age eight, your child's brain is like a sponge—soaking up experiences, forming connections, and building the pathways they'll use for a lifetime. These early years offer a special window of opportunity that won't come again. Your child's early experiences—the loving words you speak, playing with them, the stories you read together—all help shape how their brain develops.

As a parent, you know your child best. You notice their unique personality, celebrate their milestones, and sometimes wonder if certain behaviors are typical. Those questions and observations matter! Understanding what's typical in childhood development helps you recognize when extra support might benefit your little one.

Potty training is a significant developmental milestone that can often feel overwhelming for parents. While the prospect of saying goodbye to diapers is exciting, the journey is rarely straightforward. As child development professionals, we understand the challenges families face during this important transition. 

In child development, each milestone has its own challenges and potty training is no different. Please know that you are not alone. Be kind to yourself and patient with your child during this stage of learning. Know that help is available and you do not have to struggle alone.