Most parents who find us are somewhere in the middle — not at the beginning, not at the end, but stuck in that murky stretch where nothing seems to work and everyone online is giving different advice.
We help families get unstuck.
Our potty training consultants have worked with thousands of children and families across the U.S. — from first-time parents starting at 18 months to families who've been at it for two years and need a real answer. Whether you want someone on the phone, in your home, or in your pocket via our membership, we can tell you exactly what to do next.
The two questions we hear most are "When should I start?" and "What method should I use?" They're good questions. But most of the confusion happens somewhere between those two questions — in the middle, when things aren't going the way you expected. That's where we come in.
One-on-one support by phone or video — whatever works for you. Whether you're figuring out where to start, stuck somewhere in the middle, or trying to cross the finish line, this is your time with someone who can tell you exactly what to do next.
After booking, we'll ask a few basics about your family's routines and preferences. From there, we match you with the right consultant for your situation. You can complete the whole process — booking, intake questionnaire, scheduling — in just a few minutes. Or take your time. We'll be ready when you are.
Great as a personal investment, or a gift.
Some parents want to figure this out themselves, with a little guidance from the sidelines. This service is not for them.This is for the parent who wants someone in the room. Someone who can watch what's happening, read your child, and say — quietly, in real time — "try this next."Your consultant comes to you. Stays for the day. Watches what's actually happening in your home and adjusts as it unfolds — not after the fact, but in the moment, with your family. It can be day one of potty training, somewhere in the middle of a hard stretch, or the final push to finish what you've already started.This premier service is not for everyone. But if it's for you — you already know it.
Think of it as a course — one built around where your child actually is right now.
Diapers to Flush is The Potty School's signature 5-stage program, available month-to-month with no long-term commitment. You get 24/7 access to our video library for your stage, tutorials, and articles, organized into a clear path from the first diaper to the last. Work through it in order, or jump straight to the stage you're in.
What makes it more than a course is what comes with it: consultants in it with your, a searchable vault of questions and answers from thousands of families before you, and live Q&A sessions where you can submit your own questions directly to our consultants.
Month-to-month. Cancel when your child is trained — which, if we're doing our job, won't take as long as you think.
Not sure where to start? Start here.
Some parents want the full picture. Others know exactly where they're stuck and just need help with that one thing.We have both.
The Online Potty Training Video Course is our most-purchased course — comprehensive, self-paced, and the most complete place to start if you're not sure where to begin. For more specific situations, our mini-courses go deeper on the things parents ask us about most: Nights & Naps for sleep and nighttime dryness, and our nutrition course for understanding how food and digestion connect to the process.
All courses are self-paced, progress-tracked, and yours for 90 days from the date of purchase. No subscription required.
Any parent teaching their child to use the potty. Our consultants — background checked and cleared — genuinely want to see progress in your family. Not just completion. Progress.
Can I be honest and say — it depends on where you live, and the culture you identify with?
Most American parents have been told to wait until their child "shows readiness signs," usually somewhere between 2.5 and 3 years. But that window is newer than most people realize. In 1957, 92% of American children were potty trained by 18 months. One generation ago, we started significantly earlier. And globally? The average age for starting potty training is under one year for more than half the world.
Kenya starts around 4–5 months. Vietnam at 9 months. China and India before age one. Even Russia — a country that uses disposable diapers — starts before age one.
The United States has moved its start date later and later, about every decade since the 1960s. That trajectory says more about diaper marketing than child development.
Your child is probably more ready than the culture is telling you. We can help you figure out what "ready" actually looks like for yours.
Countries that start Potty Training at ages 0 to 12 months:
Countries that start Potty Training at 13 to 24 months of age:
Countries that start Potty Training at ages 2 years or older:
Because trying everything isn't the problem.
When parents say they've tried everything and nothing worked, what's often happening is: they've been focused on the right effort, but the wrong target. Potty training isn't actually about teaching a child to pee or poo — it's about teaching them the socially acceptable place to put it. If that sounds obvious, you'd be surprised how much changes when you shift from "how do I get them to go?" to "how do I get them to tell me?"
We've worked with thousands of families. That's not a credential we mention to impress you — it's the reason we can often see in five minutes what a parent has been stuck on for months.Fresh perspective. Then a clear next step. That's what a consultation gives you.
No. And we're a little tired of the 3-day method getting all the air time.
Here's what's actually true: some children train in a day. Some take a few weeks. Children with special needs may have a longer road, with real progress along the way. All of these are normal. None of them are failures.
What we don't do is hand you a weekend protocol and wish you luck. We stay with you — whether that's through a consultation call, our membership, or an in-home visit — until you're done. And "done" means your child is trained, not just that the 72 hours are up.
You can do this. We're here until you do.
Yes — and it's more common than you might think. A potty training consultant works with your family one-on-one to assess where your child is, identify what's actually getting in the way, and give you a specific, personalized plan. Some families want a phone consultation. Others want a consultant in their home for the day. We offer both, plus a self-paced membership for parents who want ongoing support at their own pace. Costs range from $45/month for our membership up to in-home consultations for families who want hands-on, real-time help.
The biggest one: doing the same thing repeatedly and expecting a different result. If your child has been resisting for more than a few weeks, if you've tried multiple methods and nothing is working, or if there's been consistent withholding, regression after a long stretch of success, or complete refusal — those are signs it's time for a fresh perspective. These aren't failures. They're signals that the approach needs to change, not that the child can't be trained. That's exactly what a consultation is for.
