Potty Training Tips for Parents

Learning to use the potty is a big deal for little kids - and their parents. While it's definitely a time-consuming process with many ups and downs, it's also a process that can be easier for everyone with a few simple strategies.

Gingerbread buddies

Assistant Librarian Melissa Boothe shows kids gingerbread men during toddler time at the St. John branch of the Lake County Public Library.

Gingerbread buddies

Dannika Mendorp, 2, of St. John, holds up her gingerbread man with her grandmother Lupe Lopez during a special gingerbread toddler time Tuesday at the St. John branch of the Lake County Public Library.

Gingerbread buddies

Sarah Hussey, of Schererville, helps Lily Bajda, 2, of St. John, make a gingerbread man during toddler time at the St. John branch of the Lake County Public Library.

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