Potty Training Client Q&A - Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant and Potty Training Coach

When I work with potty training clients, many parents come to me with feelings of overwhelm and confusion. There is so much information on the internet and so many different ways to be a parent. When the “internet-overwhelm” strikes, parents turn to me for a cut-and-dry step-by-step process to potty train their child.

As a parent, I find value in hearing what other parents have to say! It takes a village and sometimes, it’s nice to hear from someone else about their experience with a service or a product. I interviewed Christen, mom of 2 about her experience with my Potty Party. She completed the course and potty trained her 3-year-old son quickly and painlessly!

That’s enough from me, hear it from her:

What was potty training like before you contacted me?

We hadn’t started potty training before contacting Slumber and Bloom. I was too nervous to try, as I had heard horror stories from mom friends about starting the process too soon or too late. When I found Slumber and Bloom, I knew this would be the resource I needed to help me through this exciting milestone in my child’s life.

What were you hesitant about before contacting me?

I was nervous that my child would not grasp the concept of going on the potty, and that he would be too afraid to try. I wasn’t sure if he would be receptive to the plan, or if he’d resist and give us a hard time. Fortunately, after I spoke with Missy and learned more about the potty training steps and materials, I was immediately put at ease. She explained everything so well, and made it bullet-proof for my son and me to accomplish potty training!

What was working with me like? What did you love/find the most valuable about our relationship?

Missy was a great listener, and asked a lot of insightful questions so she could better understand me, my son, and what would be the best approach in his potty training journey. She curated a solution that she knew would work best for my child, while still keeping in line with the best practices she knew works for everyone. She wasn’t pushy, or demanding, but instead was patient and genuinely eager to hear about our progress throughout the journey. She cared about me and my son when she didn’t have to. She truly wanted us to succeed and that was the best part of working with her.

How has my potty training course impacted other areas of your life, other than just potty training? (routines, scheduling, sanity, etc)

Completing the potty training course has given me a lot more confidence in my abilities as a parent, and the ability of my child to change, adapt and grow. The potty training process was SO easy with Slumber and Bloom, and I was incredibly proud at how positive reinforcement, and meeting my child where they are can be applied to so many other things. Now, when my child is having a tough moment, has a tricky situation he’s dealing with or has a need he can’t articulate, I can help him tackle it in a calm and supportive way. When I think about the way we connected during the potty training process, I know we’ll be able to overcome anything by talking through it, validating his feelings, and coming up with a solution together.

How is being potty trained going now?

My son potty trained in 3 days with only 1 major accident – I mean, you can’t beat that! He is confidently and proudly using the toilet and telling everyone he knows what a big boy he is. Without Missy’s guidance and support, I’m sure we would have met immediate regressions with our approach. Missy’s process allows for the child to be in the driver’s seat, to understand fully what is going on, and to be appropriately rewarded for a job well done. My son was extremely receptive to this method, and I know when the time comes, my daughter will be, too!

Anything else you think new parents would be interested in?

If you love what Slumber and Bloom can offer to help with potty training, Missy also offers great advice for parents by way of sleep habits, setting routines, creating fun activities for your kids, and so much more. Check her out on all the channels she posts content. You won’t be disappointed!

Are you inspired by Christen’s story? This can be YOUR story! Enroll in POTTY PARTY: The Course today and get started on your potty training journey!