Many of us tend to have a checklist in our head of things to do we stress about, but forget that it's ok if a few things don't happen when potty training our child. For example, it's ok if your kid doesn't pee right away upon arrival to the toilet....

Just as much as sitting on the potty is a physical experience, the journey from diapers to regular underwear is also a mental experience. Investing in your youngster's potty training experience requires planning and preparation in advance. Here are three pointers to help you mentally prepare your child for potty...

Picture this. You're at your best friend's place for a play date with her kids and your kids. Everything is going well. You and your best friend are catching up on news and reminiscing the days before the kids came along when something happens. Somehow, in the middle of playing...