If your child will pee on the potty but absolutely must poop in a diaper, you’re not doing anything wrong — and your child isn’t being stubborn.
This is one of the most common (and most confusing) potty roadblocks for parents.
In this episode, I walk you through why kids get stuck in the “diaper-only” pattern, what’s really going on in their bodies and brains, and the simple steps that help them move forward without pressure or power struggles. You’ll learn how to reset, what to stop doing, and how to make pooping feel safe again.
If you’re tired of waiting for your child to “be ready,” you’ll leave this episode with a calm, clear plan — and a whole lot of relief.
RESOURCES:
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End Bedtime Battles For Good
If bedtime feels like a nightly battle of endless requests — more water, more hugs, more everything — this episode is for you.
Dr. Cathryn breaks down what’s really happening in your child’s brain at bedtime and why those stall tactics aren’t defiance but biology. You’ll learn simple, science-backed ways to calm your child’s nervous system, fill their “connection cup,” and finally make bedtime smoother, happier, and shorter.
In this episode:
Why separation at bedtime triggers anxiety for toddlers
How connection, not control, helps kids settle
5 simple ways to fill your child’s connection cup
What to do when your toddler is wired and wild before sleep
How to co-regulate and end bedtime battles for good
Resources:
Toddlers Made Easy course
Follow me on Insta
Get Dr. Cathryn's emails packed with big-hearted tools, developmentally-strategies, and practical tools straight to your Inbox.
Get Dr. Cathryn's bestselling book, Toddlers Made Easy
Sponsors:
Acorns Early
Kidsy
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Why The Toddler Years Matter More Than You Think
Why the Toddler Years Aren't What You Think
Episode Overview:
The "terrible twos" aren't terrible—they're transformational. This episode reframes toddlerhood from a stage to survive into the most critical developmental window for building emotional intelligence, resilience, and self-esteem.
What You'll Learn:
Why your toddler's brain is 80% grown by age 3 (but still under construction)
How everyday meltdowns are actually brain-building moments
The 1930s origin of "terrible twos" and why that label hurts parents and kids
Simple language shifts that turn tantrums into teaching opportunities
Why play is serious developmental work—not just fun
How to respond to big emotions without giving in or shutting down
Key Takeaway:
Your toddler isn't being difficult on purpose—they're learning how to feel, wait, share, and cope. When you shift your mindset from "surviving" to "shaping," everything changes.
Perfect For:
Parents drowning in tantrums, power struggles, and cold coffee who want to understand what's really happening in their toddler's brain—and how to make these years easier (and more meaningful).
Resources:
Get the big-hearted course that makes parenting easier Toddlers Made Easy
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Rethinking Readiness: How to Stop Waiting and Start Potty Training
In this bite-sized episode, we’re cutting through the confusion around potty training readiness.
👉 Big idea: Readiness = willing + able. But the best way to know? Gently start prepping and see how your child responds.
RESOURCES:
Get Free Guide- 5 Must-Do's Before Starting Potty Training Guide: https://www.healthiest-baby.com/5-ways-to-make-potty-training-easier
Potty Training Made Easy course: Discover the unapologetically lazy potty training method trusted by 1M+ families — no bribes, begging, or battles required.
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Why Your Toddler Resists Everything (And What to Do About It)
Struggling with toddler resistance? This episode breaks down why your child says "no" to everything and how to work with their natural instincts instead of against them.
What You'll Learn
What the "You-Can't-Make-Me" reflex is and why it's actually healthy
Why toddler brains react with automatic resistance
Common triggers (commands, transitions, feeling rushed)
What makes things worse (power struggles, taking it personally)
Practical strategies for daily routines
Key Takeaways
The reflex is developmental, not defiance
Invite cooperation instead of demanding it
Connection is the strongest antidote to resistance
Stay calm and confident—you're the CEO
Give choices to preserve their sense of control
Quick Tips
Replace commands with invitations
Give transition warnings
Pause when resistance peaks
Use collaborative language
Fill their connection tank with one-on-one time
Resources
Toddlers Made Easy
Help! My Child Will Only Poop In A Diaper Waitlist
Toddlers Made Easy, the book
SPONSORS
Acorns Early
Kidsy
Toddlers Made Easy is a short, 10 minute, bite-sized podcast that gives you the insight, tools, and confidence you need to not only handle anything toddler-related thrown your way —but prevent problem behaviors before they start. Toddlers Made Easy is hosted by Dr. Cathryn, a nationally recognized pediatrician (retired) with more than 35 years of experience and a mother of 4.
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