Look on the bright side!

Jessica Odum, Owner of Bright Side Consulting Services

Meet JESSICA Odum

Jessica is a Certified Potty Training Consultant and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst living in Nashville, Tennessee. With close to 10 years of experience in the applied behavior analysis field and nearly 20 years in childcare, Jessica has extensive experience assisting with potty training children of all developmental levels. She is passionate about early intervention and parent education.

Jessica founded Bright Side Consulting Services with a mission to make potty training as stress-free as possible for parents. Her potty training approach is based on evidence-based principles derived from behavior analysis and is also completely individualized to the family’s lifestyle and the child’s developmental level and demeanor. Whether you’re facing challenges with your potty training journey or you don’t know how to start, Jessica will work alongside you to design a plan that brings confidence to both you and your child.

words we live by

Evidence-based

 We believe in using scientifically- backed methods to ensure effective, sustainable potty training solutions that are tailored to each child’s unique needs.

Empathy

We recognize that potty training is a big milestone for both parents and children. We offer compassionate support, understanding, and encouragement every step of the way.

Empowerment

We empower parents with the knowledge and confidence to implement strategies that lead to lasting independence for their children.

Individualization

Every child is different. We focus on creating customized strategies that align with each child’s personality, development, and learning style to ensure success.

Positivity

We create a positive, fun, and engaging potty training experience, helping both children and parents feel excited and motivated throughout the process.

FAQs

  • Most commonly, caregivers want 15 hours spread across 2-3 days. However, this amount is based on many factors including how much exposure the child has already had to the potty, if there have been inconsistent attempts to potty train, how much hands on support the caregivers want, among other things.

  • I will travel across the Greater Nashville area to provide in person support. Other areas can be discussed with the addition of a travel fee.

  • If your child is over 18 months and showing interest in the potty, they’re ready!

  • Here is a list of a few reasons caregivers may reach out for additional support:

    • If you aren’t seeing much success after a few weeks of attempting to potty train

    • If you find yourself or your child getting increasingly frustrated

    • If your child seems to have an adverse reaction to anything related to the potty

    • If your child is refusing to use the potty or exhibiting any other behavior challenges

    • If your child is consistent at home, but not in public or at school

    • If your child is withholding poop

    • If you are ready to potty train, but don’t know where to start

  • My approach is completely individualized to the child and their family. I don’t follow one approach for every child. I consider the family’s lifestyle, child’s developmental level and demeanor, as well as the child’s previous learning history with the potty. I use principles rooted in behavior analysis to make learning to use the potty a positive experience for both the child and the caregivers.

  • No! There’s no perfect window to start potty training. Any time that feels right for your family is the right time to start.