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This article answers four key potty training questions: when to start (look for physical, behavioral, and cognitive signs around 18-24 months), which method to use (both adult-led and child-led approaches work; choose what fits your family), why accidents happen (normal part of development), and how to handle bedwetting (can be normal until age 7, avoid evening dairy products). Remember that every child develops differently, and success comes with patience.

End bedtime battles by setting a consistent bedtime based on your child's wake time and sleep needs, using creative signals instead of verbal announcements for bedtime, and establishing a personalized routine that helps your child wind down. The key is consistency and finding what works for your unique child.

While toddlers can show aggressive behavior like biting or kicking, they cannot technically be bullies because they lack the cognitive ability to understand power dynamics and intentional harm - two key criteria of bullying. Their aggressive behaviors are part of normal development as they learn to express emotions appropriately.

Potty training success depends on your child being ready. While waiting for readiness signs, you can prepare by teaching basic skills like pulling pants up/down, recognizing body signals, and learning potty vocabulary.