9 Potty-Training Tips to Keep Their Butts on the Toilet and Your Sanity Intact

For the rare child, potty-training is a few-day event that ends with 100 percent success. For most children, it's a longer process with occasional setbacks. Don't be alarmed if the child you thought was potty-trained has an accident or a series of them. Illness and schedule or environmental changes can affect your child's toilet use. Stay positive, don't shame your child, and gently help them get back on track.