The Practical Parenting with Love series
Poo? Loo? What to do?
Every toddler's honest questions about toilet training, answered. A rhyming adventure for your child, with practical guidance for you.
The story
From confusion to celebration.
Follow one curious four-year-old from "I don't like this thing called a poo" all the way to a proud Poo-Poo Party.
Along the way, your child discovers
- Why everyone poos, even kangaroos
- How the loo works, and why they won't fall in
- Which foods make pooing easier and more comfortable
- Why tummies sometimes hurt, and what helps
- The joy of a proper Poo-Poo Party
What makes it different
The questions children actually ask.
Most toilet training books focus on the steps. This one tackles what children worry about.
For your child
- Reassurance that their worries are normal and reasonable
- An understanding of why their body works the way it does
- Concrete examples they can picture themselves doing
- Permission to find it hard
- A celebration of what they can do
For you
- A Practical Parenting tips section at the back of the book
- The developmental context behind the behaviour
- Language that validates your child while building confidence
- Age-appropriate expectations that take the pressure off
- Clear signs for when to look for more support
Who it's for
- Children starting toilet training, and parents unsure where to begin
- Children anxious about the toilet who need to know it's safe
- Children who are constipated and link the toilet with discomfort
- Children moving out of nappies and ready to feel like a big kid
- Children full of questions about what happens in the bathroom
Inside the book
- The complete story, in rhyme children love to hear again and again
- A Practical Parenting tips section to help you address the worries directly and teach your child to self-soothe
About the author
Written by Natacha Latouf
With 26 years in private practice using Play Therapy, I provide real support for everyday parenting.
A former nursery school teacher and qualified social worker, Natacha has guided countless parents through the joys and challenges of raising young children. Every book in the series pairs a story your child loves with a practical guide for you.
More about NatachaWhere to buy
Available in paperback from Amazon and Takealot, and as a Kindle book.
Go deeper
More help with toilet training.
Short, practical reads from Natacha for every stage of the journey, from the first signs of readiness to accidents and public toilets.
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