Usually you can tell a child is ready when they show an interest in the toilet. When they ask to have their diaper changed or identify when they’ve peed.

What did my kids do? I can’t remember, they were so easy. They were really ready.

And Em, thanks for this:

“You cannot make someone do better by making them feel worse.”

I feel like a gigantic lightbulb went on over my head and music started to play just for me. I really needed to hear this. Thanks.

xox