Potty Training Guide

I'm about to start potty training and I want to do it in a way that's effective and doesn't traumatise either of us.

Child's age: [AGE]
Signs of readiness I've noticed: [DESCRIBE — or 'I'm not sure they're ready yet']
Approach I'm considering: [3-day method / gradual / whatever works / no idea]
My main worry: [they're not ready / accidents everywhere / regression / nursery starts soon]
Previous attempts if any: [DESCRIBE]

Give me a practical potty training guide:
1. **Signs of genuine readiness** — the ones that actually predict success
2. **The method most likely to work** for their age and temperament
3. **The first 3 days** — exactly what to do, hour by hour
4. **Handling accidents** without shame or drama — the words and actions that help
5. **Nights and naps** — when and how to tackle these
6. **Regression** — why it happens, what to do, when to be concerned

I'm about to start potty training and I want to do it in a way that's effective and doesn't traumatise either of us.

Child's age: [AGE]
Signs of readiness I've noticed: [DESCRIBE — or 'I'm not sure they're ready yet']
Approach I'm considering: [3-day method / gradual / whatever works / no idea]
My main worry: [they're not ready / accidents everywhere / regression / nursery starts soon]
Previous attempts if any: [DESCRIBE]

Give me a practical potty training guide:
1. **Signs of genuine readiness** — the ones that actually predict success
2. **The method most likely to work** for their age and temperament
3. **The first 3 days** — exactly what to do, hour by hour
4. **Handling accidents** without shame or drama — the words and actions that help
5. **Nights and naps** — when and how to tackle these
6. **Regression** — why it happens, what to do, when to be concerned