Posts by Andrea Olson
A Few Thoughts on Nighttime EC
Is it ok to just nurse baby back to sleep in the middle of the night? Or should you offer the potty every time baby stirs? Will you ruin EC if you don’t offer? Will you go crazy with lack of sleep if you do? Today I address a hot topic in the EC community:…
Read MoreWhat to Expect with EC + Young Toddlers: EC with a 12-17 month old
The honeymoon’s over, so they say, when Baby starts walking. 😔 But does toddlerhood really mark the end of understanding and enjoying your Baby 🤔 (or the end of success with EC)? In part 3 of our 3-part series, I debunk a host of toddlerhood myths and lay out a roadmap of what to expect,…
Read MoreWhat to Expect with EC + a Mobile Baby: EC with a 5-11 month old baby
Does Baby going mobile spell the end of EC? Not a bit! In Part 2 of our 3-part series on “what to expect”, I demystify this super-busy time in Baby’s development and give you a roadmap of just what to expect, when, and how it affects EC (and how it helps make EC successful!) You…
Read MoreWhat to Expect with EC in the Newborn Phase: EC with a 0 – 4 month old baby
Do you ever wish you had a roadmap for what to expect, developmentally, at baby’s different stages, including how it affects EC? Today I’m going to unpack just that, starting with the newborn phase (including a sneak peek at my brand-new newborn program!). This is part one of a three-part series – stay tuned for…
Read MoreHow to Solve Road Trip Potty Resistance
You’ve got places to go, places to be – what to do when little ones won’t pee?? Today I share all my best tips for road trip potty success so you (and babe) can chillax, get back on the road quickly, and keep the fun in family travel. You will hear: my top 9 tricks,…
Read MoreInterview with Dr. Bob Sears
Just a heads up that this episode is not about EC. I’ve shared before how deeply I feel we, as parents, have the right to do our due diligence and make the choices that are best for our own families, without coercion, without shaming. Unfortunately, much of the information out there regarding a certain medical…
Read MoreAshley Yeh: Montessori + EC
Ashley Yeh, NAMC-certified Montessori guide, shares how the Montessori method brings order, peace, and confidence to children and their families. Hear Ashley’s EC story and how Montessori and EC maximize potty learning success (spoiler: Ashley did not practice EC full time!) You will hear: where Ashley first heard about Montessori the Montessori mindset and how…
Read MoreMeg Faure on Unlocking Sensory Personalities
Meg Faure, Occupational Therapist and infant specialist, shares how parents can go from surviving to thriving by understanding their child’s sensory personality and how that affects sleep, feeding, health, play – and EC! You will hear: Meg’s first exposure to EC one simple tool to boost calmness, understanding, and babies’ motor skills Meg’s guide for…
Read More100% eyes-on-potty at all times??: How to not get exhausted by too much EC, and get some me time, too
100% eyes on at all times on the potty – it’s exhausting! Does successful EC have to be like this? How do parents who practice EC get any “me” time? If you’ve ever felt this way, listen as I bust a big fat EC myth and share super-actionable ways to dial the stress back and…
Read MoreMultitasking house chores with EC
How in the world do you get anything done around the house AND and also potty your babe…and not end up with a giant mess on the floor?? Today I’m sharing super-actionable steps to simplify your EC and home-keeping routine (and experience more wins with both, in the process). You will hear: how to EC…
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