Potty Training for Today's Parent
Good To Go is a practical and utterly-relatable guide that empowers parents to navigate potty training with confidence and ease. Now available as an audiobook!
Finally, a potty-training approach that just makes sense! Good To Go is full of wisdom, support, and the kind of real-talk guidance that makes you feel like you’re not in this alone. This is a must-read for anyone in this stage of parenting.
Can potty training be respectful?
peaceful?
fun?
collaborative?
peaceful?
fun?
collaborative?
Potty-training methods all seem to follow one of two concepts: either waiting forever to see “signs of readiness” or resigning yourself to an intense and messy three-day naked weekend. But these approaches fail to align with today’s more respectful, intentional, and collaborative parenting styles.
Good to Go is here to fix that, teaching 90% of the potty-training skills children need before ditching the diapers.
We love this refreshingly simple and effective, middle-ground approach to potty training. It’s both attuned and clear, the win-win of parenting!
Expert Guidance
Developed by parenting expert Gia Gambaro Blount, this realistic, definitive approach to potty training draws from twenty years of wisdom. Alongside Blount’s practiced insight, mom and podcaster Laura Birek documents her own personal (and often hilarious) stories about potty-training her toddler in real time.
I’ve read just about every potty-training book out there, and I can think of no duo I would trust more when it comes to the often baffling ordeal of getting a toddler out of diapers. Blount and Birek bring smart, relatable, approachable advice to the (changing) table—exactly what an overwhelmed parent needs in the midst of one of the biggest transitions of early childhood.
What’s Inside
- A flexible framework, not a one‑size‑fits‑all plan – from mini‑milestones to big wins, each step adjusts to your family’s pace without sacrificing momentum.
- Readiness reimagined – a flow chart, not rigid checklists, helps you decide if it’s time to start.
- Daily game‑plans – sample schedules, playful scripts, and sanity‑saving strategies that fit real‑world routines, from daycare drop‑offs to road‑trip pit stops.
- Troubleshooting toolbox – gentle fixes for classic hurdles: public‑toilet fears, nap & night dryness, power struggles, regressions, and more.
- Strategic “Detours” – discover how—and when—to hit pause without losing progress, so setbacks never feel like failures.
- Real‑parent stories & expert insights – candid anecdotes, pediatrician‑approved advice, and data‑backed information that bust the biggest potty‑training myths.
Who’s It For?
- Parents who want to ditch the “three‑day boot camp” pressure and follow a calmer, evidence‑based path.
- Caregivers juggling multiple kids, work, or tight schedules who need a plan that flexes with real life.
- Families who’ve tried other methods (or apps!) and still feel stuck in potty‑training limbo.
- Moms, dads, and guardians raising highly‑sensitive kids who require a personalized approach to learning.
- Expectant parents looking to get ahead of the curve—and avoid last‑minute diaper panic.
- Grandparents & nannies who’d like a clear, modern guide so everyone’s on the same page.
- Preschool teachers looking to support their students during this big transition.
- Anyone who believes learning should boost a child’s confidence, not bruise it—and is ready for a kinder, smarter way to say “bye‑bye, diapers!”
As a mom and Certified Childbirth Educator who supports countless families through the early years of parenting, I know how overwhelming the idea of potty training can be. Good To Go is the empowering, judgment-free guide so many families have been waiting for. It’s practical, inclusive, and refreshingly compassionate—helping you trust your instincts, feel confident, and most importantly, connect with your child. This is the book I wish I had on the back of the toilet during our potty training days!
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As a Clinical Psychologist and more importantly, as a mom who is getting ready to potty train a toddler, this book is hands-down the best resource for teaching families how to make the transition out of diapers with patience, clarity, and confidence. Every parent absolutely needs this book on their shelf…or in their bathroom.