The Perils and Pitfalls of Potty Training

Although a child may meet the physiologic, developmental, and behavioral milestones required for potty training, the process of potty training remains a formidable task for many parents and toddlers. The primary care physician must be prepared to discuss the signs of readiness as well as the setbacks that may occur in the process of potty training, which include resistance to training, fears of toileting, stool toileting refusal, accidents, and persistent nocturnal enuresis. [Pediatr Ann. 2016;45(6):e199-e201.].