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Ditch the Pull-Ups: A Guided 4-Phase Approach to Potty Pooping Success
If your child is struggling with pooping in the potty, withholding, or waiting for a pull-up, you’re not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong. This step-by-step guide was created to help you confidently support your child without pressure, battles, or tears.
Ditch the Pull-Ups is a gentle, child-led approach that focuses on building body awareness, reducing fear and shame, and helping your child feel safe and in control throughout the entire process. Whether your child refuses to poop on the potty, only goes at nap time, holds it until they’re uncomfortable, or is feeling stuck at any stage — this guide gives you clear direction for what to do next.
Inside, you’ll find:
A 4-phase plan that moves your child from pull-ups → bathroom → potty with confidence
Troubleshooting sections for every phase, so you know exactly how to respond to setbacks
Scripts and language you can use to build trust and reduce pressure
Parent mindset support to help you stay calm, patient, and consistent
When to seek extra help and reassuring guidance for navigating harder situations
Realistic timelines so you know what progress actually looks like
This guide gives you everything you need to help your child feel safe, capable, and proud of their poop progress at their pace, with your support.
If you're ready to stop guessing and start gently moving forward, this guide is for you.
Ditch the Pull-Ups: A Guided 4-Phase Approach to Potty Pooping Success
If your child is struggling with pooping in the potty, withholding, or waiting for a pull-up, you’re not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong. This step-by-step guide was created to help you confidently support your child without pressure, battles, or tears.
Ditch the Pull-Ups is a gentle, child-led approach that focuses on building body awareness, reducing fear and shame, and helping your child feel safe and in control throughout the entire process. Whether your child refuses to poop on the potty, only goes at nap time, holds it until they’re uncomfortable, or is feeling stuck at any stage — this guide gives you clear direction for what to do next.
Inside, you’ll find:
A 4-phase plan that moves your child from pull-ups → bathroom → potty with confidence
Troubleshooting sections for every phase, so you know exactly how to respond to setbacks
Scripts and language you can use to build trust and reduce pressure
Parent mindset support to help you stay calm, patient, and consistent
When to seek extra help and reassuring guidance for navigating harder situations
Realistic timelines so you know what progress actually looks like
This guide gives you everything you need to help your child feel safe, capable, and proud of their poop progress at their pace, with your support.
If you're ready to stop guessing and start gently moving forward, this guide is for you.