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Oh Crap! Potty Training

Jamie Glowacki · 2015
66/100
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Jamie Glowacki's book is funny, breezy, and genuinely useful for parents who want a clear plan rather than open-ended waiting — and for many families the method has worked well. But the AAP's guidance leans toward child-led cues rather than parent-directed schedules, and the book's tone veers toward condescending in places. Worth reading alongside your pediatrician's advice, not instead of it.

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Verdict receipt0–100
safety75
substance68
craft72
originality65
accuracy55
hype58
age-fit85
human-eye65
Penny’s verdict66
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