If you have done much international travel or have acquaintances from different countries, you know that we all have our own take on familiar practices. You might reprimand your child for slurping their cereal too loudly, but in Japan, it’s considered totally acceptable—even favorable—to slurp up your noodles as a sign that you enjoy them. Your kids may tuck their teeth under the pillow for the Tooth Fairy to take in exchange for money, but kids in Greece throw them...

There are plenty of potty training horror stories out there—you may have heard some yourself. But as much as you may be dreading this all-important process, every parent has to confront it at some time. So what’s the best way to approach it? We asked seasoned parents and child therapists to weigh in with tried-and-true tips. Here’s what they had to say: Celeste Cruz Celeste Cruz is a mom of five, including twins. She worked at a tropical food farm...

Parenting is full of joys, but for most of us, potty training isn’t one of them. It’s stressful, frustrating (because you’re entirely dependent on someone else’s will), and you have no idea how long it might take! Please know that! Days? Weeks? Months? Anything is possible. Since every child is different, there’s no method that works across the board—no matter what well-intentioned potty training gurus may say. What most people can agree on, however, is that there are some mistakes...