The source of their distress? A small child who is trying to learn how to poop like a member of modern society. Ask any parent who has had to do multiple loads of particularly unpleasant laundry, or ...

Learning how to use the potty is a milestone for both toddlers and parents. It really does feel like you've climbed Poop Everest by the time potty training is over. The moment you see the connection ...

Last year we rescued an approximately 2-year-old puppy that had not been adequately socialized. Fortunately, he was totally house trained. Our vet suggested we do a DNA test to determine possible ...

Pay attention to their diet before anything else! If your dog is eating anything that’s meant more for humans, then you need to switch things up. Dogs shouldn’t be eating table food. It can cause a ...

Contaminated food, a child accidentally eating animal or human feces, or other accidents may mean that a person accidentally eats poop. While this is a concerning occurrence, it usually doesn’t result ...

We thought our daughter simply hated using the toilet, but her accidents uncovered a more complicated issue. By Paul L. Underwood This story was originally published on June 6, 2019 in NYT Parenting.