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Potty Training Twins or Siblings: How to Manage Two at Once

Training multiple children simultaneously presents unique challenges and opportunities. This specialized guide offers practical strategies for parents tackling potty training with twins, closely-spaced siblings, or a toddler and older child who's having difficulties. We explore the benefits and drawbacks of training together versus separately, how to manage competition and comparison, and techniques for giving individual attention within a group approach. Learn how to set up an efficient bathroom station for multiple users, handle the logistics of accidents and successes when you're outnumbered, and use peer modeling to your advantage. With tips for managing regression when one child progresses faster, you'll find the balance between consistency and personalization that works for your unique family.

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