Health Tip: Common Reasons for Potty Training 'Accidents'

(HealthDay News) -- Potty training accidents can be frustrating for parents and kids, but they're usually a part of the learning process.

Dr. Mom: Some common problems to avoid during potty training

Potty training seems to incite fear and stress among parents. And with all the horror stories we hear from family, friends and others, it's no wonder. It doesn't help that there's a stark paucity of science to support one strategy over the other. Even timing is up for debate.

Solve common pet behavior problems

Whether you adopt a puppy or an older dog, a little training goes a long way toward preserving a happy, healthy relationship. I asked professional dog trainers to share the most prevalent behavior issues, along with tools to address the problem. Here are the top five issues and tips to promote good behavior for the rest of the year.

Potty practice

Years ago, a friend of mine, repeatedly frustrated by failing to get her 4-year-old out of diapers, was told by him that he just wasn't interested and that he "would never go to the potty."

Increase in Welsh schoolchildren ‘not toilet trained’

POOR parenting is seeing increasing numbers of children arrive at school not toilet trained, a shock teachers’ report has claimed.