Potty training that gives you a REAL plan
(not a false 3-day promise)
A step-by-step, OT-backed potty training program with real guidance for every stage
$197
Imagine the potty just... not being a THING anymore.
Your toddler heads there on their own — no negotiating, no asking 100 times, and no praying they don’t have an accident every time you leave the house.
You finally trust the plan, instead of second-guessing every move, panic-Googling at 11pm, and dreading the next public outing (IYKYK!).
But even more importantly, you get your energy back. The thing that's been eating up your patience and your headspace all day, every day, is just.... handled. You get to go back to enjoying your kid instead of managing a problem.
This is what I help you achieve inside the Rooted Potty Method!
“Jessica also has a toolbox full of ideas and wisdom for every component of potty training that your child might be struggling with (ie motivation, sensory issues, fear, etc.). Her support kept me going when I would have given up on my own!”
-Mom of 3 year-old boy
“Having Jessica’s plan in my back pocket made me confident we were doing the right thing, and she picked up on the fact that I wasn’t nervous and believed she could do it!”
-Mom of 3.5 year-old girl
“My son willingly initiates going pee on the potty now and keeps having more and more success with poop. Most importantly, his mental block towards potty training has dissipated and he is proud of his progress and the fact that he no longer wears diapers!”
-Mom of 3 year-old boy (second potty training attempt)
The Rooted Potty Method is for you if:
Your child is between 18 months - 4+ years old
You feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stressed out about potty training
You want a realistic, OT-backed potty training plan that actually works (not more conflicting advice!)
You have never tried potty training before OR you have tried in the past and it didn’t go well
You’re fed up with prompting your toddler to "go potty" 100 times a day (and the inevitable power struggle that comes with it each time)
You’re past the initial potty training stage but still struggling with things like frequent accidents, potty refusal, or poop problems
You just want all things potty to just be less stressful so you can focus on spending your days doing what you actually WANT to be doing
If any of this sounds like you, you're exactly who I built this for.
“I think this format is what is missing from all the parenting resources out there! The individualized support and community of other people with similar-aged kids going through the same thing is a MAJOR help.”
-Mom of 3 year-old boy
Why I created the Rooted Potty Method
Potty training doesn’t have to break you. Early in my OT career working in preschools and early intervention, I saw the same pattern over and over. Parents were desperate for potty training help — not because they weren’t trying, but because they had no clear place to start. Everyone was giving different advice, and much of it didn’t actually work in real life with a toddler.
Then I potty trained my own son….. and realized just how big the gap between "professional knowledge" and real life actually is.
I thought if I did all the prep work and said all the right scripts, we'd breeze through it. But even with all that groundwork, he still ended up with pee accidents that cropped up weeks later. I hit the same wall so many of my clients' parents had described to me — conflicting advice, generic tips that didn't hold up in real life, and a nagging feeling that there had to be a more realistic way to do this. I wanted someone to just tell me the truth: what actually works, what to expect, and how to handle it when it didn't go according to plan.
That experience changed how I approach this work. It led me to dig deeper into the developmental, behavioral, and sensory components of potty training — not just as a professional, but as a parent who had been in the thick of it.
Over the years, I’ve helped hundreds of families move from constant accidents, potty resistance, and daily frustration to confidently guiding their child to learn to use the potty using a clear, realistic plan.
That work, both clinical and personal, became the foundation of what I now teach inside the Rooted Potty Method.
Inside the program, I walk you step-by-step through the Rooted Potty Method so you know exactly how to support your child in learning to use the potty — so you don’t have to piece it all together from Google searches, TikTok videos, your mother-in-law, or unsolicited advice on the internet. I can’t wait to help you through it!
Now let’s get your toddler out of diapers without losing your mind 🙌
“All in all, I can’t believe how well this has gone. Thank you so much for your guidance! The program was great and I really love your even-keeled approach.”
-Mom of 2.5 year-old boy
“The hands-on support is SO valuable! Having someone to bounce the ‘what about this’ off is amazing!”
-Mom of 3.5 year-old girl
“I just want to say thank you!🙏🏼 I would not have made it through the weekend without all the support! It was a GAME-CHANGER for me in attempting training again, which I think in turn was a game-changer for my daughter. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”
-Mom of 3 year-old girl (third potty training attempt!)
What is included in the Rooted Potty Method program:
Lifetime access to the Rooted Potty Method audio course — a step-by-step, routines-based plan from potty prep through independence - $297 VALUE
Printable routines, charts, social stories, and checklists — the visual tools that make the plan stick for your child - $197 VALUE
Monthly LIVE coaching calls with me — get real answers to your questions or roadblocks (recorded if you can’t make it live!) - $197/MONTH VALUE
A community of parents potty training alongside you — because doing this in community beats feeling alone any day - PRICELESS!!
$690+ $197 today!
My Promise To You
I want you to feel confident this is the right fit for your family — not stuck wondering if you made the right call.
Give yourself 60 days inside the Rooted Potty Method to work through the phases, put the plan into practice with your child, attend a live coaching call if you can (or listen to a replay!), and let the process actually unfold. If after 60 days you feel like it's genuinely not the right fit, email me at jessica@rootedinroutine.com and we'll make it right.
The only thing I ask is that you give it a real chance first! Potty training takes time and consistency to click, and I want to actually be able to help you get there.
PHASE ONE: Build the Foundation
Understand why a routines-based, developmentally-friendly approach sets your child up for lasting potty success
Learn how to build potty awareness gradually through diaper changes, bathroom narration, potty books, and daily potty-sits — all before you ever officially begin
Discover the words, signs, and tools that create a consistent, low-pressure foundation for your child to understand what's coming
PHASE TWO: Get Ready & Commit
Learn how to recognize the real signs of readiness in your child (and understand why you don't need every single box checked before you begin)
Understand what the research actually says about timing, age, and the truth behind the "3-day method," so you know exactly what to expect
Discover how life circumstances and seasons play a role in choosing a start date that sets your family up for success
Gain confidence committing to your official start date, knowing you and your child are TRULY ready to begin!
PHASE THREE: Say Good-Bye to Diapers
Learn how to prepare your child, your home, and yourself for the Bye Bye Diapers Weekend
Understand exactly what to do (and what to avoid) during those first few days, from setting up your space to handling refusal, withholding, and motivation
Discover what's truly realistic to expect during the first weekend (including accidents, withholding, and big emotions ) so nothing catches you off guard
Gain confidence navigating the most common first weekend challenges, with scripts and strategies ready to use in any hard moment
PHASE FOUR: Move Forward
Discover how to confidently return to childcare after potty training begins, with practical strategies for communication, daily logistics, and staying consistent across school and home environments
Learn how to ease back into life outside the house, such as errands, outings, car rides, and social events
Understand how to navigate the next-level milestones, like introducing underwear, transitioning to the big toilet, and tackling public restrooms
Gain confidence handling travel and nighttime and nap training
PHASE FIVE: Tackle Common Challenges
Understand why common challenges like accidents, withholding, and potty refusal happen — and what's actually going on developmentally beneath the surface
Discover exactly what to say and do in the trickiest potty training moments, with scripts, strategies, and handouts for every scenario
Learn how to tackle all things poop — from constipation and withholding to poop accidents and teaching your child to wipe — with confidence
Gain confidence helping your child build true self-initiation, so you can step back from prompting and trust their body to do its job
FAQs:
Is the Rooted Potty Method a 3-day method?
No, not exactly…. and that's the point. Potty training is a complex developmental skill, not a one-weekend event. The "3-day method" promise is exactly what leaves so many families back at square one a week later. The Rooted Potty Method gives your child (and you) the actual skills and routines to make it stick past the initial weekend. While I don’t promise you’ll be “done” in 72 hours, I do promise to guide you through every single step of the way!
Does it work for a child in daycare?
Yes! I recommend staying close to home during the official “Bye-Bye Diapers” weekend in Phase Three, but otherwise, there is no problem with your child being in full-time childcare - in fact, a majority of my past families are! (It's also okay if your child is not.)
We’ve tried potty training in the past and failed. Will this work for us?
Yes — this is exactly who the program is built for. Most of the families I work with have already tried something that didn't stick. That's not a sign you or your child did anything wrong. It just means the plan wasn't built around your child's actual readiness and needs. The Rooted Potty Method starts by rebuilding a realistic foundation, so a past attempt that didn't work isn't a strike against you…. it's just information we use going in.
What if we already potty trained but are still struggling with ongoing accidents, withholding, poop, nighttime, etc?
This is totally normal because potty training doesn’t take 3 days. The program's fifth phase, Tackling Common Challenges, is built specifically for you: accidents, potty refusal, poop-specific issues, nighttime dryness, and more. It walks you through each specific scenario and gives you a real plan for how to move past each challenge. You don't need to start over from phase one; you can go straight to what you're dealing with right now.
How long will this actually take?
In full transparency, it depends on your child — anyone who promises you an exact number of days isn't being straight with you (that's the whole problem with the 3-day method). That said, many parents see real progress within a week or two, and often even sooner. The program is built in five phases, from readiness and prep all the way through independence, so you'll keep building on your progress rather than plateauing after the initial "win." Some kids move faster and some take a little longer — that's normal, not a sign it's not working!
What I can promise is that you'll always know exactly what phase you're in and what to focus on next, instead of wondering if you're doing it "right." That's the difference between having a real plan and a false 3-day promise.
What if I don’t have time to listen to a full audio course?
You don't have to listen to it all at once (or even in order, depending on where you're starting from!). If you're brand new to potty training, I recommend starting with Phase 1 and working through it in sequence, since each phase builds on the last. But if you've already started (or already potty trained and are troubleshooting something specific, like accidents or nighttime dryness), you can jump straight to the phase that matches where you are — Phase 4 or 5, for example — without listening to everything that came before it.
Each lesson is also broken into short, focused audio segments, so you can listen in the car, during nap time, or in 5-10 minute pockets throughout your day. You don't need a dedicated hour or more at one time to make progress.
My child is VERY strong-willed. How will this ever work?!
To be blunt, it's rare to meet a toddler who is not strong-willed… most toddlers are! They also tend to be opinionated and don't like to be told what to do : ) With my background in child development, I help you work with your child's natural tendencies and preference for control, while also holding certain new boundaries, to find a happy middle ground that works.
Is the method appropriate for my child with special needs or developmental delays?
Most likely, yes, but it depends. Your child does not need to be fully talking to learn how to potty-train. However, with other needs or delays, it really varies since every child is so different. I have years of experience as a pediatric OT teaching children of various abilities how to use the toilet. If this applies to you, please email me at jessica@rootedinroutine.com and we can chat further!
If you’re still not sure if the Rooted Potty Method is right for you and your child, please email me at jessica@rootedinroutine.com and let’s chat!
The OT Behind the Rooted Potty Method
Jessica Irwin is a pediatric occupational therapist, childhood routine expert, mom of two boys, and the founder of Rooted in Routine — a virtual parenting education platform helping parents build simple, realistic routines that actually work in real life with real toddlers.
With over 10 years experience working in schools, daycares, early intervention, and private clinics, she kept seeing that parents were desperate for realistic potty training guidance, but the advice out there was all over the place and rarely worked in practice.
That frustration pushed her to dig deeper into the developmental, behavioral, and sensory aspects of potty training, and over the years, she's helped hundreds of families get their kids potty trained using her signature routines-based potty training method.
She now helps parents all over the world potty train their children inside The Rooted Potty Method.
Once your child learns to use the potty, they’ll do it every single day for the rest of their life. And she wants to help you get there as smoothly, quickly, and stress-free as possible!
DISCLAIMER: All of the information presented by Rooted in Routine is published in good faith and for general information purposes only. The information contained within this program is intended to provide general, developmentally-appropriate advice and strategies that are typically well-tolerated.
NOT MEDICAL ADVICE: This information is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or direct therapy of any kind. It is not meant to replace a visit with your child's pediatrician, or a referral to an occupational therapist, physical therapist, or other qualified provider for medical or developmental concerns. Always consult your child's healthcare provider before starting any new routine, especially if your child has a known medical condition, developmental difference, or a history of constipation or withholding.
INDIVIDUAL RESULTS VARY: Every child is different, and potty training is a non-linear process. Rooted in Routine does not guarantee any specific outcome or timeline. The strategies in this program have helped many families, but your child's progress will depend on their unique development, temperament, and readiness, as well as your own consistency.