The "Parenting Guidance Guide" is a practical guide that helps your child through one of the most important developmental phases of early childhood. Sarah Ockwell-Smith advocates an approach based on your child's unique developmental phase, avoiding strict timetabled methods, rewards, and plans based solely on the child's gender. The gentlest, easiest, and most effective toilet training happens when you work with your child as a team.

Sarah offers advice on:

• Recognizing the physical and emotional signs that your child is ready.
• How to talk to your child about toilet training and prepare them emotionally.
• What you need to get started - the practicalities.
• How to deal with accidents and setbacks.
• Toilet training your child when you work full-time or are co-parents.
• When and how to move on to night-time toilet training.
• What to do after previous unsuccessful attempts.

Sarah's guide is comprehensive, practical, and realistic, offering the necessary understanding and confidence to make toilet training a smooth process for you and your child.