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#133 Privacy on the potty

2026-11-1011:45

Has your baby been doing great with EC, then suddenly started resisting the potty? Maybe they're screaming, trying to escape, or waiting until AFTER the "pottytunity" to pee in their diaper? What the heck happened?! Here's something you might not have considered: your baby might want some PRIVACY. Yep. Babies start wanting privacy for pees and poops much earlier than you'd expect, sometimes as soon as they begin crawling. Today I'm sharing how to tell if your baby wants privacy, plus some simple ways to give it to them safely. This one little change might be all you need to get EC back on track! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/133 Get my free easy start guide for EC at https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with Andrea's popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook

#132 No mo' diapers

2026-11-0310:25

What would you do if you went to the store tomorrow and there were NO diapers left? Would you panic? Or would you finally give that little potty a try? In today's episode, I'm sharing a guest post from certified Go Diaper Free Coach Laura Durkee about what to do when diapers aren't an option anymore. Whether you have a newborn, a crawling baby, or a toddler who's ready to potty train, there are practical ways to stop depending on diapers so much. And you don't need a diaper shortage to get started! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/132 Get my free easy start guide for EC at https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with Andrea's popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook

#131 How parents are ruining the environment

2026-10-2710:31

This episode started as a little letter I wrote to parents around Earth Day and our annual Go Diaper Free Week. What began as a bit of a rant turned into a bigger question: What can we, as parents, do about the enormous impact diapering has on our environment? Most of us were raised in a diapering culture, so it's really all we've ever known. But once we know better, we can do better! In today's episode, I'm sharing some thoughts on how we got here, what we can do differently, and a few challenges to help you make some simple changes. Stick around until the end! Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/131 Get my free easy start guide for EC at https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with Andrea's popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook

#130 The gentlest form of respectful parenting

2026-10-2006:16

Can elimination communication and early potty training actually be part of respectful parenting? I say YES. In this episode, we're looking at the idea that waiting until a child decides they're "ready" is automatically the gentlest approach…and why that might not be the whole story. Babies and toddlers communicate with us long before they can talk. Diaper resistance, interest in the toilet, body language, and other little cues can all be information. And responding to those cues? That can be incredibly respectful. We'll also talk about why potty learning is a lot like teaching your child to brush their teeth: it's a normal hygiene skill that we gently guide them toward learning. Listen in for a different perspective on EC, potty training, independence, and what respectful parenting can look like. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/130 Get my free easy start guide for EC at https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with Andrea's popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook

#129 How to tell a brand new mom about elimination communication

2026-10-0614:27

Do you know a pregnant or brand-new mom who you REALLY want to tell about elimination communication...but you're worried about sounding pushy? In this episode, I'll show you how I explain EC to someone who has never heard of it before. We'll talk about what elimination communication actually is, why it doesn't have to be all-or-nothing, and some super-simple ways a new parent can try it with their baby right away. Get full show notes and add your comments or questions here: https://godiaperfree.com/129 Get my free easy start guide for EC at https://godiaperfree.com/start Start EC with your baby today with Andrea's popular book, Go Diaper Free: https://godiaperfree.com/thebook

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