Recipes for Success

Introducing Recipes for Success - with these inspirational recipes you will be able to help your child form healthy bowel movements and getting them to pee like a pro in no time.

Sweet Potato Oatmeal Pancakes

Vegetarian, Gluten and Peanut Free

Ingredients:

1 baked or canned sweet potato

2 eggs

1 cup oatmeal flour

1 Tablespoon of honey or sugar

1 Tbs of oil (olive oil, coconut oil, melted butter, gee, etc)

1 pinch of salt

Water if needed.

Optional:

I grind my own oatmeal flour in my single serve smoothie cup blender (vitamix, ninja) and I like to add spices and raw seeds such as pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, etc when I grind my oatmeal. A great way to add extra plant based protein for your child.

The How:

Gather all your ingredients.

Mix the potato, eggs, honey and salt to a smooth consistency. Add flour and any extra things you may like to add such as spices and seeds. Mix well and let it sit for 15 minutes. If the consistency is just right you can start using it by heating up a frying pan, otherwise mix some water to the consistency you would like to have. When the pan is ready add a pinch of oil to get you started; the oil in the batter will carry you till the end. Use a ladle to spoon in batter and have fun.

Why it’s good to offer your kids these pancakes during potty training and beyond.

Kids naturally eat very little and often go for the empty calories. This is a quick pancake you can make ahead and store it in the freezer. It’s full of nutrients and the much needed fiber and protein during this milestone.  It will make elimination a breeze.

I'm An Encopresis Survivor

By Dimity Telfer

Hey there. For those that don't know me, my name is Dimity. I'm 27, an Australian, and an Encopresis survivor. Yes that's right. I had Encopresis personally, undiagnosed, until I was 15 years old.

I know what it's like to have no friends, being bullied and being told by my own parents that I'm an embarrassment to be around.

At my worst I wouldn't poop for up to 10 days, and constantly soiled my underwear. If you ever hear your child say that he/she can't feel/smell it, please believe it.

No one believed me, and for me it was the truth. My body wouldn't give me any indication that I "had to go", and couldn't smell anything at all, until it was much too late.

For many years Encopresis always felt like a curse. "If you're sorry, why do you keep doing it?" my mum constantly asked me. My answer was always the same, that I didn't know why and am incredibly sorry.

I always felt alone (especially having no friends to hang out with and no boyfriend that loves me for me).

There's also not a single celebrity that admits to having this condition (no role model to look up to). My confidence, self esteem and social confidence with my fellow peers wasn't very strong.

I created my blog over a year ago to help create awareness and support about this condition, specifically from an angle of being someone personally had it, and I am excited to be a part of P.O.T.T."Y" Generation as a contributing writer and support.

At the time, I was experiencing Encopresis, my parents didn't know what to do or what I had. Being in a remote town (and the Internet wasn't readily available and resourceful now as it was then), no support groups, no books, nothing. That's why I'm writing a book about my experiences, things I've learnt and other people's stories.

I know how much it is to be someone with this condition feeling alone and wondering if someone else has it (and if can get in touch).

I have an e-mail available on my blog that any parent or fellow Encopresis survivor/battler can use to keep in touch with me (especially when embarrassed for the world to know what's happening). I'm doing all I can to help parents and their families of this condition.

There really is light at the end of the tunnel. I know. I have gone through Encopresis and all the negativity that follows in it's stinky path...and survived.

I created the term "Encopresis survivor" to show strength. I want to turn this curse into a blessing. My self esteem and confidence has increased so much over the years and I'm doing things I never thought I would be doing (for example, performing aerials and a trainer at the local circus group). I have dreams to achieve. I have love to share.

There is light at the end of the tunnel. You are never alone anymore. I am here. I'm very happy to contribute here and share my experiences to help others.





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News you can use about Potty Training

from our Boot Camp Teams 

We are working hard on our 2014 Potty Training Boot Camp Schedule for all 50 states.

We are looking for interns who would like to have a key role in helping us bring our Camp Crew to your state. Positions are available for 6 to 12 months.

2014 Camp Schedule will be posted in September 2013 and registrations open up October first for our Spring Locations.

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Potty training tips for first time parents

With summer just around the corner and school starting in the fall it is easy to get overwhelmed as a first time parent when it comes to potty training, and a few other parenting destinations as you get your child ready for camp or school.

Here are a few helpful tips on potty training to get you started today ... read more

Potty training tips for first time parents – building a Tool Box

With summer just around the corner and school starting in the fall it is easy to get overwhelmed as a first time or even seasoned parent when it comes to potty training. Let’s continue this week with our last post in mind as we discuss one more tip, and that is your Tool Box...read more

Most of our Potty Training Boot Camps last for a week in each city, and to be exact 5 days (6 days if you purchased an extra class for our Sunday Classes). Ask us how you can start on Sunday.

We do offer the opportunity to enroll your child for two weeks maximum, and that is if we have spots available in your city. 

We take registrations for full days as well based on availability from 9:00 am - 2:30 pm. 

NOTE:
We have a few spots available for children who need to be in before and after training Our last pick up is 6:00 pm.

Non refundable registration fee of $200 will be charged for a Psychological test and it will hold your spot. The $200 will be used towards your camp fee.

Ongoing Camps in 2013:

Charlotte, NC 

AM shift only - 9:00 am - 11:30 am - $500.00/week

PM shift only - 12 noon - 2:30 pm - $500.00/week

Full day shift 9:00 am - 2:30 pm - $975.00/week
Early/Late drop off/pick up - $20/hr

If you are interested in a camp please call us. In order to have a camp scheduled we need to book a minimum of 5 children. We also offer 101 camps with the trainer in your home or at our facility.

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Special Needs Children Potty Training

• Limited Spots Available every month
• Age - call and ask Head Trainer Adriana Vermillion at 704.750.0506 before registering

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You can find our Scholarship Contests, Coupons and Specials and Deals on:

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