Posts by Andrea Olson
How to tell a brand new mom about elimination communication
Disclosure Note: As an Amazon Associate, I earn a small commission from purchases made through the links on this page. This is a re-post of an article originally published by Andrea Olson on 2/16/2021 You will hear: How I explain EC to a brand-new parent Why EC doesn’t have to be an all-day thing Simple…
Read MoreBucking Baby!
You will hear: The 5 most common reasons babies start refusing the EC hold Why your baby might suddenly want more privacy 17 practical things to try to make potty time easier again Links and other resources mentioned today: Get my FREE Easy Start Guide Go Diaper Free book Tiny Potty Training Book (16mo and…
Read MoreHow do I start EC or toilet learning with a young toddler (12-18 months old)?
You will hear: Why you are NOT too late to start EC at 12–18 months How to do observation time with a busy, mobile toddler What EC looks like when your little one already has some strong opinions 😜 Why repetition and consistency are so important at this age Links and other resources mentioned today:…
Read MoreDiaper-free time
This post was originally posted on August 12, 2015, and has been fully updated on January 19, 2021 to include an audio (Podcast) version, a video (YouTube) version, and to include some basic updates. Enjoy! xx Andrea Listen to the Podcast You will hear: Why too much naked time can teach your baby to pee…
Read MoreHow do I balance bare-bum time and diaper-free time
You will hear: Why bare-bum time and diaper-free time each serve a different purpose When to switch from observation to using backups My simple approach for balancing learning with real life Links and other resources mentioned today: Get my FREE Easy Start Guide Go Diaper Free book Tiny Potty Training Book (16mo and up) When…
Read MoreHow do I move from part-time ECing to more full-time ECing?
You will hear: What “full-time EC” actually means (and what it doesn’t) How to know if you’re ready to move beyond part-time EC Simple ways to build on the success you’re already having Links and other resources mentioned today: Get my FREE Easy Start Guide Go Diaper Free book Tiny Potty Training Book (16mo and…
Read MorePraise.
You will hear: Why I stopped praising my babies during EC and potty learning How rewards and praise can affect potty independence My favorite ways to respond after catches, misses, and mis-guesses Links and other resources mentioned today: Get my FREE Easy Start Guide Go Diaper Free book Tiny Potty Training Book (16mo and up)…
Read MoreClean-up
You will hear: My favorite tricks for preventing big messes before they happen Simple clean-up solutions for floors, carpets, and everyday EC accidents How to make observation time less messy and more productive Links and other resources mentioned today: Easy Start Guide for Elimination Communication – get started today for free The Go Diaper Free…
Read MoreStarting EC and observing a naked baby if really busy or traveling
You will hear: Why being “too busy” is one of the biggest myths keeping parents from starting EC How to do observation time without spending your entire day watching a naked baby The most important things to focus on in the beginning so EC doesn’t take over your life Links and other resources mentioned today:…
Read MorePotty Location
This post was originally posted on November 14, 2018, and has been fully updated on November 17, 2020 to include an audio (Podcast) version, a video (YouTube) version, and to include some basic updates. Enjoy! xx Andrea You will hear: Why potty location is much less important than most parents think When it makes sense…
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