So, of course, I panicked. An experienced mom friend gave me the book. The first day was awful, I called her crying. She encouraged me to hang in, and it really did work. My opinion is that the key is to wait until the kid is ready.
Kids learn different things at different ages.
Also, if they're having problems with things like constipation, bladder infections, or whatever, potty training needs to go by the wayside for a while. The Complete Authoritative Guide for Parents by Russell A. Barkely. Thank you, Russell Barkley, for this book and all your pioneering work. These children can't handle the seam in their socks or their shirt tags. They will lose their appetites if they smell something we can't even smell.