All the (sometimes) messy details of toilet training or, as we prefer to call it, toilet learning. In this episode, Jen and Hannah sit down with Kat, who has spent ten years working with children and families, to reframe one of parenting's biggest milestones as a learning journey rather than a race, where mistakes and accidents are part of the process, not a problem to fix. Kat outlines the signs that a child is ready, from language and gross motor skills to staying dry after naps, and why parents need to be ready too. Together they unpack why staying neutral matters, how to build a child's confidence and independence, and the practical planning, spare undies, nearest toilets, potty or toilet, that sets everyone up for success. From helping boys learn to aim (yes, the ping pong ball trick), to managing constipation and the pain cycle, to what toilet learning looks like for neurodivergent and children living with disabilities, Jen, Hannah and Kat cover the whole journey with warmth, honesty and a reminder that every child learns at their own pace. Is this episode for you? This episode is perfect for parents with a baby aged 12 months –3 years who want to have a clearer understanding on their child's behaviour. Resources: A guide to successful toddler toilet training (also known as toilet learning) - Ngala📞 Need more help? For those in Western Australia, you can call the Ngala Parenting Line on 08 9368 9368 for free expert support from our team. Follow the Podcast: Subscribe: 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@UCctvj5LUZ1eAzSErNAmAvxA Website: 🔗 https://www.ngala.com.au/ Timecodes: (00:00) Introduction: readiness is not a competition (01:15) From toilet training to toilet learning: why the language matters (04:00) Is the parent ready too? Life changes and emotional readiness (05:15) Signs a child is ready: language, motor skills, staying dry (08:45) Practical planning: spare undies, nearest toilets, ownership (10:25) Potty or toilet? What suits your child and your home (12:20) Why a relaxed body helps, and staying neutral as a caregiver (15:15) Involving your child and building independence (17:00) Consistency across the car, grandma's house and daycare (19:30) Every child is unique: no magic wand, no three day formula (25:05) Supporting boys: anatomy and the ping pong ball trick (30:35) Hygiene, hand washing and learning to wipe (34:25) Constipation, painful poos and the pain cycle (37:10) Children living with neurodivergence and disabilities: individual support (41:40) Reaching out to Ngala's Parenting Line and wrap up Follow Ngala 🌐 Instagram 🔗https://www.instagram.com/ngala.official/ Facebook 🔗https://www.facebook.com/Ngala.Official/ LinkedIn 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/ngala/?originalSubdomain=au Produced by Podwave Studios: https://podwavestudios.au/ 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe. Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/sky-toes/the-summitLicense code: FTQLZK6PIYUYDCXK #parenting #parentingtips #toiletlearning #toilettraining #ngala #toddlers #perthparents #parents #pottytraining #podcast
