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How to tell a brand new mom about elimination communication

By Andrea Olson | October 6, 2026 |

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…

Can a non-verbal child be potty trained? (guest post)

By Laura Durkee | September 15, 2026 |

This is a guest post from Laura Durkee, our certified coach in Lima, Ohio. Please enjoy and big thanks to Laura! xx Andrea You will hear: Why your baby does…

Bucking Baby!

By Andrea Olson | September 8, 2026 |

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…

How do I start EC or toilet learning with a young toddler (12-18 months old)?

By Andrea Olson | September 1, 2026 |

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…

Diaper-free time

By Andrea Olson | August 25, 2026 |

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…

How do I balance bare-bum time and diaper-free time

By Andrea Olson | August 11, 2026 |

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…

Mess-free potty learning from birth, Using part-time EC

By Louisa Rickman | August 4, 2026 |

You will hear: The basics of Elimination Communication and how to get started from birth Why introducing the potty early can make the toddler potty training transition much smoother Why…

How do I move from part-time ECing to more full-time ECing?

By Andrea Olson | July 28, 2026 |

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…

Praise.

By Andrea Olson | July 7, 2026 |

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,…

Clean-up

By Andrea Olson | June 30, 2026 |

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…

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