But let me tell you about my first attempt with my oldest...

It was an absolute disaster that still haunts me. 

Picture this: Day 1 of potty training. Poop on the kitchen floor. The dog stepped in it and tracked it through the entire house while I was cleaning up accident number four. My toddler was having a complete meltdown because I dared suggest they sit on the potty, and I was crying right along with them in our poop-covered house.

I gave up. Day 1. One day.

I threw in the towel, went back to diapers, and spent the next month convinced I was the worst mother on the planet. I ended up spending thousands of dollars going back and forth, starting, stopping, paying for short-lived fixes... and looking back I would have gladly paid for clear advice and a solid plan instead. Not to mention dealing with stinky diapers the whole time.

Fast forward 6 years later - my oldest was finally potty trained through sheer persistence and countless battles, but when the twins turned 2, I knew I couldn't survive that nightmare twice over. It had been 3 years since those early potty training wars, but this time was going to be different.

I was terrified of messing up again. I didn't want this to be traumatic for anyone — not my child, not me. In the mom groups everyone else seemed to have success stories while I kept postponing another month because the mere thought of starting felt impossible. Eventually I decided enough was enough: I needed to stop repeating the same cycle, learn from my mistakes, and take this head-on.

I became absolutely relentless about finding what actually works - not the trendy hacks, not the shame-based "tough love" tips, but clear, repeatable steps that respect both the child and the parent's sanity.

I researched like my life depended on it, tested every theory, and refined a system that actually worked. Yes, you might still have some poop on the floors (but hopefully contained to one room). But no more Day 1 meltdowns that end in defeat.

The twins were trained authentically, with the knowledge and realistic expectations I wished I had with my first. With guidance from dozens of moms who shared their tips and secrets, this guide became the outcome of real-world, battle-tested experience. It's practical, empathetic, and focused on getting you results without traumatizing yourself or your children.

"You've saved my sanity!" - that's what my client Sarah texted me after using the system.

Now, with the help of the awesome team from Thumbles, I get to share it with you, because no parent should have to clean poop off their dog's paws at 7 AM with tears in their eyes while their toddler screams like you've suggested they eat glass.

Here's how I like to explain this to parents
 

Think about learning to ride a bike: Remember those training wheels? They weren’t just for show - they were confidence boosters! They gave you the chance to learn how to steer and pedal without worrying about crashing into Mrs. Johnson’s rose bushes.

When the training wheels finally came off, it might have only taken an afternoon to get the hang of riding on your own - but that quick success was only possible because of all the practice and confidence you built beforehand.

And even after you mastered riding like all the big kids, you probably still scraped a knee or two along the way.

That’s exactly how learning works! Full of small stumbles that lead to big wins. Potty training is just the same!

Here's the thing: regressions are part of every life lesson your child will ever learn. The difference is knowing exactly what to do when that "knee gets scraped", so you can guide your little one back to success with confidence instead of panic.

Why regressions happen: Life gets busy. Your child gets sick. A new baby arrives. You go on vacation. Their routine shifts. Suddenly, your potty-trained toddler is having accidents again and you're wondering if you've lost all your progress.

The truth: You haven't lost anything. Their skills are still there - they just need a gentle reminder of what they already know how to do.

Hands down, with the hours spent developing this guide, Thumbles should be selling this at $150.

However, we are crazy enough to give this at the price most people can afford. Because, here''s the thing: Thumbles wants you to succeed,

and with every product they sell, are on a mission to support parents where they need it the most.