Making Sense of Potty Learning

Potty learning isn’t really about the potty. It’s about timing, trust, body awareness, and understanding what your child is developmentally ready for—physically and emotionally. In this class, we’ll take a clear, child-centered look at toilet learning, cutting through pressure, trends, and one-size-fits-all approaches. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of how this milestone naturally unfolds, what children are actually working on during this stage, and how to support the process with confidence, patience, and respect.

Joan Morgenstern is a parent educator, early childhood specialist, and Director of Parent Education and Community Outreach at Senders Pediatrics. With more than 30 years of experience as a teacher, school administrator, and parent coach, she supports families through key developmental transitions, including toilet learning.

Joan is the author of Potty Mastery: A Child-Centered Approach to Toileting, created in partnership with the educational organization Conscious Discipline and Diaper Doggie: Helps Children Transition to Underpants. She is known for offering practical, relationship-based guidance that families can confidently apply to their child’s potty learning journey.