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With a long holiday weekend and summer just around the corner, families everywhere are taking on the challenge of potty training. For some, this will be a breeze. For many others, like those inquiring below, potty training may be less straightforward.   This week we have two questions for our Village, one on poop withholding and another on potty refusal. Although they describe specific situations, this is also a great place…

What’s your summer read right now? I just started A Walk in the Park, which is my kind of book — a true story about people who almost die because of an ill-thought-out plan to exercise too much. It’s excellent so far! Leave a comment and let’s get a book list going. -Emily

Today, we’re running two of your wins and woes. We’re celebrating children becoming more vocal about things that bother them, and we’re talking about the stress and worry many of us feel when our children aren’t hitting developmental milestones.  If you can relate, or have a similar experience, consider offering your story in solidarity. You can also leave an encouraging message, or share your own wins and woes. As always,…