Potty training can feel like an Olympic event—one that comes with lots of cheering, a few stumbles, and maybe a surprise puddle or two. But according to Ms. Rachel, it doesn’t have to be ...

These days, their collection of over 200 dolls — including their first Barbie, a parental reward for potty training — is arranged like a shrine on pink shelves in their Bushwick apartment.

Potty training. It’s not something that many parents ... side by doing some pretend play and role-modelling (e.g. with dolls or other toys) can provide a useful outlet for negative feelings ...