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You're Invited to a FREE Pediatrician-Backed LIVE workshop:

 

  THE  POTTY PARTY 🎉

From confusion to confidence in just 3 days 

The Potty Party gives you big-hearted tools and practical steps so that you can ditch diapers in a way that feels calm, doable, and respectful (of your child and you).

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"Best potty advice out there! My 3-year-old went from refusing to even look at the potty to asking to use it within days."
— Mel ★★★★★ 

FREE: Potty Train Without Tears ➜

You've been told: "Wait until they're ready." You wait. Watch signs. Second-guess everything.

Meanwhile:

✔ Potty seat collects dust

✔ $200+/month diaper bill keeps rolling

✔ Preschools ask "Why isn't she trained?" 

 You're Invited: FREE Pediatrician-Backed Potty Party 🎉 ↓

I WANT THIS!

Â đŸšœÂ Want gentle steps that make a big difference?

From first sits to first accidents, you’ll learn how to start potty training in a respectful, low-pressure way that supports both you and your child.

SAVE MY SEAT

Ditch Diapers the Big-Hearted Way

FREE 3-day audio workshop
📅 February 6–8 

Wondering if your child is ready for potty training — or where to even begin?

The Potty Party gives you big-hearted tools and clear guidance to help you start potty training in a way that feels calm, doable, and respectful of your child (and you).

No pressure.
No bootcamps.
No power struggles.

Here’s what’s included

🎧 Day 1: 5 Must-Do’s Before Starting Potty Training
🎧 Day 2: Your First 24 Hours — a simple, step-by-step game plan
🎧 Day 3: Common Problems + the key decisions that make everything easier

đŸ„‡ Potty Prep: The Smart Game-Changer Every Toddler Deserves✹

 

I noticed something interesting as a mom of four—my younger kids practically potty trained themselves. Why? Because they watched their older siblings and picked up the cues way before we officially started.

That sparked an idea.

I realized we could give every child that same head start—with or without older siblings. So I created a step-by-step pre-potty training method to build confidence, curiosity, and cooperation before the first sit.

And with over 35 years as a pediatrician, I can tell you—this gentle, proven method has helped over a million families ditch diapers for good.

Real Results You’ll See (Yes, Really)

Your toddler walking to the potty on their own because it feels like their idea

Fewer accidents, more independence — even if they’ve resisted before

Mornings that don’t start with a diaper change (and end with a battle)

Less Googling, more high-fives.

Your preschooler proudly tells their teacher, “I go pee on the potty now!”

 🎉 The Potty Party  

đŸ—“ïž Feb 6–8, 2026
🕐 Daily audio drops
đŸ’» Where: You’ll get the link after you sign up
💰 Free: 3-day audio series

✹ VIP Option: $27
‱ Live Q&A on Feb 9

💛 Free for Big-Hearted School of Parenting members
(because perks are fun!)

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🎁 What You’ll Walk Away With (aka Your Potty Party Favors):

✹ Freedom from “readiness” anxiety
No more second-guessing. You’ll leave knowing exactly what signs to look for—and what to do while you wait.

🎈 A low-pressure prep toolkit
Support your toddler’s autonomy with playful, stress-free steps that build confidence before the first sit.

🛑 Resistance-prevention strategies
Avoid power struggles before they even start. Because potty training doesn’t have to be a tug-of-war.

đŸ—Łïž Scripts + troubleshooting tools
Know exactly what to say (and what not to say) with step-by-step guidance tailored to real life.

đŸ’Ș Confidence to begin—on your timeline
You decide when to start. Not a checklist. Not your neighbor. Not your Aunt Susan.

🩾 A plan that makes your toddler feel like the hero
Because they’re not the problem—they’re the main character in their own potty story.

 👋 Hi, I’m Dr. Cathryn Tobin

I’m a just-retired pediatrician with over 35 years of experience, a trained midwife, and a mom of four (now grown) kids—and yes, I’m a proud grandma too! 💕

Over the years, I’ve been called a “toddler whisperer,” but really, I’m just someone who believes deeply in parenting with empathy, science, and a little bit of playful rebellion.

I’m also the author of Toddlers Made Easy and the creator of parenting tools that help you raise emotionally strong, confident, connected kids—without power struggles or pressure.

💬 Here’s what I want you to know:
Your child doesn’t need to want potty training.
They need to feel curious and in control.
That’s where real success begins.

Let’s make potty training feel less like a battle—and more like a celebration.

đŸŽ€ Ask Me Anything—Yes, Even About Poop

Bring your questions, your worries, and your what-if’s. Let’s clear up the confusion so you can feel calm, clear, and ready to go.

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