Posts by Andrea Olson
Elimination Communication Signaling 101
This is a re-post of an article originally published by Andrea Olson on December 14, 2018 Q: My question is: I don’t think my baby (6 months old) gives cues when she needs to pee (although she does for poo). Is that common? Or am I just not paying enough attention? Or did we inadvertently diaper…
Read MoreMompreneur Life with Andrea
Andrea’s back to share what she’s been up to over the last year – besides freebirthing and ECing her 6th beautiful baby, Marilyn, of course. Tune in for this special episode as Andrea and Nicole chat all things mom-ing-while-running-a-business (or two). Hear how Andrea got to where she is now, what she’s learned along the…
Read MoreHow to encourage self-dressing
Have you seen the Bear/LEARN undies over at Tiny Undies? Cute, right? But what are they for and how do they help with Elimination Communication? Hint: it has to do with self-dressing and overall potty independence. Don’t miss today’s episode, when we’ll talk about how, and why it’s important. You Will Hear: Why self-dressing…
Read MoreWhat it really means when there’s pee on the floor
No parent really wants to clean up pee – off the floor, the couch, the car seat, or anywhere! Not only that, we’ve attached so much meaning to pee misses, it can be hard not to let it make us feel like a failure. First off, pee on the floor does NOT make you a…
Read MoreFringe Benefits of Elimination Communication
You’ve heard about the popular benefits of Elimination Communication, like saving money on diapers and a deeper bond between you and your baby. But that’s not all! There are over 70 more advantages to practicing EC, and some of them may surprise you. Tune today as we share a handful of the most interesting and…
Read MoreThe Parent’s Role in EC vs Potty Training
Did you know that elimination communication has an expiration date? Or rather, there’s an age at which it’s no longer developmentally appropriate, and when our child reaches that age, it can get messy (pun intended!). Believe it or not, the biggest things that need to change at this stage are YOUR mindset and view of…
Read MoreHow to wrap up EC when your child is in daycare
Have you been putting off wrapping up EC because of concerns about daycare or preschool? We get it, it feels soooo intimidating! But guess what? Your child is going to become diaper free at some point, and if you’re a family with two working parents, that’s most likely going to happen with the help of…
Read MoreSigns of Potty Training Readiness
There are about a million and one opinions out there about how to tell if your child is “ready” for potty training. But what about those of us who have practiced EC, or who want to potty train at an age that’s considered by many to be “early”? How do we cut through the noise…
Read MoreWhat to do when EC doesn’t go as planned
What if you do everything “right” with elimination communication, but it doesn’t work out the way you planned? Was all that work for nothing? Should you just give up and potty train later? Tune in this week to hear Nicole’s experience with EC disappointment, and get some tips on how to resolve those regrets and…
Read MoreTips for EC and potty training in public
It’s finally heeeeeere! The solution we have all been waiting for to that darn autoflush sensor: FlushHush! Today we’re giving you a special preview. But first we’re sharing some helpful tips for how to handle EC or potty training when you’re out and about. You won’t want to miss this! You Will Hear: How…
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