Ms. Rachel’s New Guide Can Save You From Potty Coaching

Ms. Rachel is aware of all about potty coaching.

“I’ve been there,” she tells Mother and father. “Potty coaching my son was crammed with ups and downs and loads of messes. Each little one’s journey is completely different, and that’s OK. I attempted to deal with celebrating the little wins alongside the best way, even when progress felt sluggish. Staying constant was key for us, although I’ll admit it’s simpler stated than executed generally.”

Now she’s hoping to assist different households via this difficult course of. The well-known YouTuber, whose actual title is Rachel Griffin Accurso, launched a brand new kids’s e book on January 7, 2025, Potty Time with Bean, to assist children and their mother and father get via the potty coaching stage a bit of simpler. 

“Potty coaching is such a giant milestone for each children and fogeys,” she shares. “I wished to create a e book that makes the method much less overwhelming and extra enjoyable; a e book that youngsters can join with and really feel enthusiastic about.”

All About Ms. Rachel’s ‘Potty Time with Bean’

Accurso’s e book contains a new character, Bean, who will assist information kids via the potty coaching course of. 

“Youngsters will watch as Bean learns to make use of the potty for the primary time, displaying them simply how relatable the method could be, and that it’s OK and completely regular to have accidents alongside the best way,” says Accurso. “The e book could be very joyful; pleasure is contagious and we will have enjoyable with potty coaching although it’s difficult. It focuses on progress, not perfection, and appears at accidents otherwise—they’re what occurs once we be taught a brand new talent and will not be ‘unhealthy.’” 

However Accurso didn’t overlook about mother and father. She hopes her e book will even be a supportive instrument for caregivers who typically wrestle with what could be a very irritating course of. 

“Potty coaching could be nerve-wracking and annoying, however having a e book to learn collectively could make it really feel extra like a shared journey,” she says. “On the finish of the e book, there are useful ideas and strategies for fogeys and caregivers, together with recommendation on dedicating a protracted weekend to deal with potty coaching, staying calm, and being affected person. Generally, we want reassurance simply as a lot as our little ones do.”

Together with the e book, households can even have enjoyable with a new Ms. Rachel toy—“Ms. Rachel Potty Time with Bean”—which has a step-by-step potty coaching information. With the toy, toddlers can role-play and assist Bean grow to be underwear, wash fingers, and use a mini potty. 

“I’m additionally excited to launch a particular Potty Time episode very quickly to make this transition much more participating and supportive for little ones,” provides Accurso.

Extra New Ms. Rachel Books for Households 

If you wish to take a break from potty coaching, Accurso, who debuted her first image e book in 2024, additionally launched two different books.

There’s 100 First Phrases, a board e book to assist children uncover dozens of phrases.

“This board e book is designed to include intuitive phrases and gestures which can be key to early communication, like shaking your head up and down for ‘sure,’ or phrases like ‘need,’ ‘please,’ ‘sorry,’ ‘assist,’ and ‘wait,’” she says. “These will not be solely foundational phrases but additionally ones that encourage significant interactions between caregivers and little ones.”

The e book options useful ideas for language improvement, sticking to the core of Accurso’s mission. An actual-life instructor who holds twin grasp’s levels in early childhood improvement and music training, she launched the Songs for Littles present in 2019 to assist children with speech improvement. 

“My hope is that households will use this e book time and again as a result of repetition is so important for language improvement,” she says. “Phrases like those featured on this e book could make a giant distinction in serving to kids really feel heard, understood, and linked to the world round them.” 

For extra engagement, Accurso suggests mother and father use the “Ms. Rachel Alphabet Phonics Sound Puzzle.” It options the letters of the alphabet with every bit saying the letter, its phonetical sound, and an object that begins with that letter. 

Accurso additionally launched My First Coloring Guide with virtually 200 pages that 1- to 3-year-olds can coloration.

“I hope kids have a lot enjoyable coloring within the alphabet, numbers, their favourite shapes, and extra, alongside me, Mr. Aron, and Herbie,” she says of one of many puppets her husband, Aron Accurso, operates. 

And whenever you circle again to potty coaching, Accurso has some recommendation for you.

“Be affected person along with your little one and with your self! It’s a course of, and each little one will get there in their very own time,” she says. “Make it enjoyable—whether or not via songs, stickers, or studying books. Attempt to keep away from placing an excessive amount of strain on both of you. Have fun small steps and keep in mind that accidents are a part of the educational course of. You’re doing nice!”