Parents Talk: How do you potty-train a boy?

Parents Talk is a weekly feature on Waukee Patch where we reach out to those moms, dads, grandparents, etc. looking for a resources and information (or maybe just a sounding board) to talk about parenting. We invite and encourage you to tell your friends about Parents Talk too. After all, we can’t build a community without your help. We hope that you will contribute your ideas, questions, anecdotes and advice to other parents in your hometown.

In the next few weeks, we will also be organizing a Parents Council that will help answer some of your questions and offer practical, real word solutions. The Council will consist of experts (see: other parents) who can speak firsthand about everything from potty-training to the best pediatricians to surviving driver’s education with a teenager.

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This week's discussion topic:

My son is 3.5 and he has only recently started to show an interest in potty-training. He has two sisters who both trained easily and quickly but the same tricks we used with them don't seem to work on our son. I've heard it's harder to train boys but he's getting ready for preschool and we need to do something fast! What tips can you give to help us get on the right track to a diaper-free household?