Gentle, inclusive, and personalized support
to help your child feel CAPABLE, CONFIDENT, & UNDERSTOOD on their potty training journey!
Diapers aren't one-size-fits-all... and neither is potty learning?
No matter where you are on this journey, you want a compassionate solution that works.
One that doesn’t involve bribing and shaming your children in an endless power struggle with months of accidents and frustration for you and your little one.
Wouldn't it be great if…
There was a 100% respectful, gentle, and proven method of how to potty train that could be easily adapted to ANY child or family situation…
A method where both you and your child felt fully supported with…
- A stress-free way to work with your child’s personality to build confidence as they learn this new skill
- Insight into child development and how it relates to your child’s experience of potty learning
- Realistic solutions to common potty training troubles that don’t involve bribes and power struggles
- A proven path out of the overwhelm, where no one feels like they’re “getting it all wrong”
- Inclusive language and strategies that are relevant for your child’s needs
- You can also choose to have a review of your potty plan with a Gentle Potty Coach so you feel certain you're guiding your family in a way that builds everyone’s self-esteem.
We created the Gentle Potty Coaching Course because there is so much potty training misinformation and NO gentle approach available to parents.
Parents NEED a realistic, respectful, and effective method that’s evidence-based and aligns with their positive parenting style - so we made it happen. Because the thing is...
Potty Learning is not just about the diaper.
We promise your child can learn to use the potty…
and that you are not alone or failing as a parent if they are still in diapers.
Our Gentle Potty Approach…
We are the experts on potty training, but you will always be the expert on your child!
Why Gentle Potty Coaching?
By blending the best methods from each of the 3 potty philosophies (authoritarian, gentle, and elimination communication) and in collaboration with renowned child development experts...
We created our own gentle potty coaching approach that is stress-free, non-punitive, shame-free, culturally competent, and gender-inclusive.
By centering the toilet learning process around the whole child, it removes any trace of coercion, bribery, and shame- which actually hinder development -- and builds a foundation of lasting, healthy self-esteem!
The Only Gentle Potty Method that Works WITH Any Personality…
Working with your child’s personality simplifies the potty training experience for the whole family.
Gentle Potty Learning…
Gentle potty learning brings the child’s development, personality, and individual needs and abilities to the forefront to facilitate learning this new life skill.
The First Culturally Competent Training...
Our methods adapt to cultural considerations to serve a global parent community.
Understanding cultural potty training differences plays a pivotal role in a family’s success!
Developmentally Appropriate Methods…
Our researched-backed techniques sidestep common (and potentially harmful) potty training pitfalls... Like nap and night training before they are physically ready!
Inclusive Support…
We cover topics like sensory processing differences, gender inclusivity, physiological differences, and more.
Personalized 1:1 review...
The possibility of a 1 to 1 potty consultation before you get started by a Certified Gentle Potty Coach.
You can potty coach your child in as little as 3 days or up to just 2 weeks depending on their temperament, your schedule, and everyone’s level of preparation!
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"They couldn’t believe how well it went"
“We were super nervous to start potty training our very spirited little girl, but immediately with the Gentle Potty Method, we relaxed and felt like no matter what we had all the tools for success. Everything was smooth sailing and even at daycare, they couldn’t believe how well it went. Can't thank you enough!”
The Gentle Potty Coaching Course Origin Story
For over 25 years,
Kim West has been known as The Sleep Lady®, helping over 20,000 tired parents worldwide.
She created the ONLY alternative to the Cry-It-Out method -- The Sleep Lady Shuffle® -- which later sparked a groundbreaking industry. With her Gentle Sleep Coach® Certification, she has now trained thousands of coaches to help parents using her gentle method.
Parents experienced so much success with Kim's gentle approach that she constantly fielded requests from parents wanting help with the next big milestone: Potty Training.
But Kim always politely declined.
Fast Forward... Kim's Gentle Sleep Coaches ALSO started getting inundated with similar requests.
These coaches asked Kim to create a gentle potty coach certification because they couldn't find a method that fit the gentle philosophy.
Hoping to find a ready-made answer for her coaches, Kim looked into what these other programs were really teaching parents.
And she did NOT like what she found.
She discovered that the popular boot camps and books didn't factor in temperament, sensory differences, parent schedules, gender, physical challenges, or cultural diversity. Parents were even told medically inaccurate, scare-tactic information like their child's bladder muscles would atrophy if they didn't night train.
And each program took a one-size-fits-all approach. If their method didn't work for your child, you were out of luck.
When Kim showed her pediatric doctor friends what she discovered, they were appalled by the misinformation.
She reached out to a fellow social worker and Gentle Sleep Coach and together they looked at the potty programs out there.
They both agreed that they should use their perspective education and experience to create a method that could help ANY child and parent succeed with potty training.
They rolled up their sleeves and created The Gentle Potty Coaching Intuitive Toilet Training Method!
At first, they trained a small group of coaches, and word got around.
Alexis Granelli -- one of Kim's Gentle Sleep Coach Certification program graduates -- begged Kim to train her. By blending the best methods from each of the 3 potty philosophies (authoritarian, gentle, and elimination communication) and in collaboration with renowned child development experts...
Alexis wanted to be a bigger part of this movement due to her own horrible experience with potting training her daughter. She tried using one of the most popular bootcamp methods that promised results in 2 days.
It was a complete disaster. She knew there HAD to be a better way.
Alexis added Gentle Potty Coaching to her sleep practice, and her business EXPLODED!
It became apparent MORE parents needed access to a gentle approach that WORKS.
Kim asked Alexis to help bring this method of partners in a bigger way, and she resoundingly said YES!
And now, Alexis will be your trusted guide throughout this course!
Our mission is to offer an alternative to the frustrating, rigid, one-size-fits-all potty training techniques that have become mainstream!
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"This method is so clear and easy to follow"
“This method is so clear and easy to follow. All the steps are laid out and you can go at your own child’s pace. This method absolutely favors that parent-child connection. I felt even closer to my daughter after doing this together.”
Here's what's included in the Gentle Potty Coaching Course:
6-month access to 100 Minutes of Easy-to-Follow Video Tutorials. We cover all of the most common concerns including child readiness, modeling, inclusivity, nighttime potty learning, navigating power struggles, and more!
A Customizable Potty Coaching Plan. Our tutorials will walk you through an assessment to create a custom potty learning plan specifically for your child’s and family’s needs
The option of having a 1:1 Gentle Potty Coach Plan & Assessment Review. After you've watched the videos and created your potty learning plan, you can meet 1:1 with a Gentle Potty Coach (GPC) to review your plan and an assessment form. Or if you got started and are running into roadblocks,you can troubleshoot with your coach to get back on track.
During this 45 min private consultation (held via video or phone call), your GPC will ensure that you are addressing everything needed to succeed and answer all your questions.
Get Potty Peace of Mind For Only $97
... and the chance to upgrade and get a 1 to 1 potty plan review and more trouble shooting videos for $197
You could save $80 - $100 each month on diapers alone!
DIY Video Course
$97
- 120 minutes of easy-to-follow videos
- 6-month access to the course material
- Everything a parent needs to know about about a stress free potty learning from A-Z. Also covers all of the most common concerns including child readiness, modeling, inclusivity, nighttime potty learning, and more!
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Topics that we cover in this course:
- The tenets of Gentle Potty Coaching compared to other methods
- Why is your child’s temperament so important when potty coaching
- Recognizing signs of constipation and dehydration- and why its so important
- Recognizing signs of sensory sensitivities and tips for helping while potty coaching
- Causes and symptoms of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and how it pertains to potty coaching
- What does readiness look like for different children & how you can tell if your child is ready
- Techniques and exercises to get everyone ready for potty coaching
- Helping your child recognize more easily the pee and poop feeling.
- Talking about body parts
- Preparing for daycare & caregivers
- Parent Check-in– how are YOU feeling?
- Naked Time and How to Handle Accidents
- Clothes and How to Handle Short Outings
- Transitioning to Underwear & Long Outings
- Recognizing when your child is ready to sleep without a diaper on
- Tools for preventing and handling power struggles while potty coaching
- Guidelines to help you choose the best time for your family to start potty coaching
- Creating Your Potty Plan and Picking a Start Date
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DIY Video Course
AND Troubleshooting + 1:1 Consult
Payment Plan Available!
$197
- Everything included in the DIY video course
- 120 minutes of easy-to-follow videos + Troubleshooting Videos
- 6 months access to the potty
- 1:1 45min consult with a potty coach
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Dive deeper into the following topics with the following videos:
- Poop Problems such as holding in poop and won't poop on potty
- Handling Regressions
- When and how to take a break
- 1:1 45 min consult with Gentle Potty Coach Plan & Assessment Review. Here you can speak with a Certified GPC about the plan and any questions you might have regarding it or how to implement it. Or any worries or concerns you might be having in your potty journey.
We are confident in our respectful, inclusive, and effective potty learning methods and we know that we can help you help your child.
Sometimes it's the smallest and most subtle things that create obstacles in potty learning success, so make sure you’ve accessed all of the resources available before you throw in the towel.
If within 5 days you’ve gone through the course and it's not what you were expecting we will send you a full refund of your purchase price. (No refund will be given AFTER a coach consultation has been scheduled even if it’s within the 5 days.)
GET INSTANT ACCESS NOW:
- Click the “I’m Ready…” button below
- Enter your details, then check your email
- Follow the link in your email and get immediate access to the Gentle Potty Course
- Feel confident that you can help your child navigate learning this new life skill and milestone
Even if you’ve attempted potty training before, you can succeed with our proven, inclusive methods.
But in order to be successful in your potty learning journey, we need some things from you…
We ask you to be patient with yourself and your child and trust the process.
Potty learning is a new skill and developmental process. It's also a time that can build your child's self-esteem and confidence in their ability to learn and have mastery over their body. That takes time
It's Never too Early or Late for Potty Learning!
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"I have told all of my friends about this course"
“I heard from friends the disaster stories about potty training and so I knew that my son needed a gentler approach. Plus my family has a very busy schedule and I couldn’t stay locked at home for 3 days. With Gentle Potty Training, I felt like they gave me all the tools AND the flexibility to be able to successfully potty train without. My son is now successfully potty trained AND I have told all of my friends about this course.”
FAQ
Since no two children are alike, none of the other available methods for potty training work for every child. Our method is designed to work with your child's unique personality, and ability to meet them where they are at and support their style of learning this new skill.
This course is designed for children 18 months up to 4 years old. Before that, typically children do not have the developmental skills for potty readiness, however, it's never too early to prepare!
Absolutely! If you are doing gentle potty learning at home but not at your daycare facility, this process may take a bit longer, but it is totally possible for your child
You will have access to the video modules for 6 months, which should be plenty of time to develop a comprehensive potty learning plan and implement it!
We are here to support you and your child through your potty learning journey!!!