Struggling with Potty-Training?
Unsure Where or How to Start?
Potty-training can feel very intimidating but it doesn't have to be! With a few tips and tricks you can avoid the common obstacles that make the process harder than it needs to be. Together we can create a plan to get you started or troubleshoot any issues you are already experiencing.
* Should you potty-train both night and day together?
* Is your child ready for potty-training?
* Is it okay to go back and forth with diapers or pull-ups while training?
* Why will she pee but not poop on the potty?!
* Why is he still having SO many accidents?!
* How will this work at daycare?
* Should you use a potty seat or the big toilet?
* How long will potty-training take?!
Take the guesswork out of potty-training and get your child on the path to success with a package of support from our Oh Crap! Potty-Training Certified Experts.
Consultations are offered via phone or Zoom for families anywhere in-office for families local to West Chester, Pa.
If you are ready to get started, you can do so using the options and instructions below. If you are on the fence about sleep support, feel free to read what families are saying, view our frequently asked questions, or book a discovery call to learn more about our approach and which option may be the best fit.
How Do I Get Started?
One-On-One Support
If we've never worked together on potty training with this child before you can purchase support here. Our risk-free "until you reach your goals" package allows us to communicate daily for four weeks or until you reach your potty-training goals! We also offer a four installment payment plan.
Continued One-On-One Support
If we've worked together regarding potty training before and you are returning to discuss potty issues with the same child, you can reconnect using these options.
If you are returning to discuss a new child, choose an option on the "New Families" tab.
Hi! I'm Erica Desper, senior sleep and potty-training consultant and the founder of Confident Parenting. I've been helping families get more sleep and tackle potty-training since 2011 and, in that time, we've been privileged to help over 1,600 babies and children in and around the Greater Philadelphia area, across the states and internationally to sleep soundly so their parents can too. As the sleep specialist for Center City Pediatrics and with a growing army of grateful parents in the community, it became clear that, as just one person, I couldn't support everyone. And our team was born!...
Bernadette is a Mother of two young children and brings over 12 years of experience working with families as a professional nanny to our team. Her desire to continue to help parents navigate common parenting challenges led her to join the Confident Parenting team in 2020, training and being mentored for over one year with Erica as well as receiving her Oh Crap! potty-training consultant certification with Jamie Glowacki, The Poop Lady, herself. To date she has worked with the parents of over 300 babies and children to address sleep and potty-training challenges and has wracked up loads of her own glowing testimonials. In 2022 and 2023 she received the designation of Certified Lactation Counselor and completed Dr. Laura Markham's Peaceful Parenting Training for Parent Educators.
Amelia is Mom to one young child, holds a bachelors degree in psychology and brings over 4 years of experience working with children in the daycare and therapy settings. In 2021 she joined the Confident Parenting team, training and being mentored for over one year with Erica, receiving her own Oh Crap! certification and working toward certification as a lactation counselor. She is also auntie to several children with varying special needs, all of which led her to gain additional experience and training to be able to support children with delays, disabilities and neurodivergence to navigate the potty-training process, completing the Autism Action Plan course led by Molly Johnson, the Autism Consultant. Families navigating the process with special needs have been extremely grateful to finally have somewhere to turn for support.
If you need support to approach or troubleshoot the potty learning process, you can purchase a support package with one of our consultants by scrolling down to "support options" below. If you feel unsure whether your child is ready or want to hear more about our approach, read our
frequently asked questions or
if your child is 5 years or older, we suggest starting with a discovery call so we can ensure our support is the right fit.
