Oh Crap! Potty Training

Oh Crap! Potty Training reframes potty training from a dreaded ordeal into a clear, manageable developmental journey. Glowacki teaches that success depends less on technical tricks and more on emotional leadership. Clarity, consistency, and confidence replace bribery, hesitation, and negotiation. By beginning within the optimal developmental window, committing fully, and working through predictable challenges with patience, families can complete potty training far more efficiently than commonly believed. The process is not linear and will include messy moments, but each setback is an opportunity for learning rather than a sign that the child is not ready. At its core, potty training is an act of trust—trusting the child to learn and trusting oneself to guide.

The book encourages parents to step into a grounded, capable role and teaches that the most powerful tool in the process is not a sticker chart or a parenting gadget but a calm, emotionally present adult. When children feel safety, stability, and mutual respect, they naturally move toward independence. Potty training becomes not a war to win but a skill to build together.

Jamie Glowacki is a parenting coach, speaker, and former social worker who has spent years guiding families through early childhood challenges. She is widely recognized for her specialized work in toilet training and has coached thousands of parents in one-on-one settings as well as through workshops and online programs. Her approach combines developmental psychology, practical strategies, and humor, making often overwhelming parenting transitions feel approachable. Glowacki hosts parenting courses and resources focused on strengthening attachment, communication, and emotional intelligence, continuing her mission to empower parents with confidence and clarity.