good to go

A Fresh Take on Potty Training for Today’s Intentional Parent

by Gia Gambaro Blount & Laura Birek

A practical and utterly-relatable guide that empowers parents to navigate potty training with confidence and ease.

Potty-training methods all seem to follow one of two concepts: either waiting forever to see “signs of readiness” or resigning yourself to an intense and messy three-day naked weekend. But these approaches fail to align with today's more respectful, intentional, and collaborative parenting styles.

Good to Go is here to fix that, teaching 90% of the potty-training skills children need before ditching the diapers. Developed by parenting expert Gia Gambaro Blount, this realistic, definitive approach to potty training draws from twenty years of wisdom. Alongside Blount's practiced insight, mom and podcaster Laura Birek documents her own personal (and often hilarious) stories about potty-training her toddler in real time. Together, Blount and Birek guide parents step-by-step through their time-tested method that features actionable tips, real-life examples, and practical strategies for everything from recognizing body cues to picking the right supplies.


“We love this refreshingly simple and effective, middle-ground approach to potty training. It's both attuned and clear, the win-win of parenting!”

— Julie Wright, MFT, and Heather Turgeon, MFT, authors of The Happy Sleeper and Now Say This

“Finally, a potty-training approach that just makes sense! Good to Go is full of wisdom, support, and the kind of real-talk guidance that makes you feel like you're not in this alone. This is a must-read for anyone in this stage of parenting.”

— Jo Piazza, bestselling author of Everyone Is Lying to You and The Sicilian Inheritance, host of the podcast Under the Influence, and mother of three

"As a clinical psychologist and more importantly, as a mom who is getting ready to potty train a toddler, this book is hands-down the best resource for teaching families how to make the transition out of diapers with patience, clarity, and confidence. Every parent absolutely needs this book on their shelf...or in their bathroom."

— Dr. Lauren Cook, clinical psychologist and author of Generation Anxiety: A Millennial and Gen Z Guide to Staying Afloat in an Uncertain World

“I've read just about every potty-training book out there, and I can think of no duo I would trust more when it comes to the often baffling ordeal of getting a toddler out of diapers. Blount and Birek bring smart, relatable, approachable advice to the (changing) table-exactly what an overwhelmed parent needs in the midst of one of the biggest transitions of early childhood.”

— Katie Arnold-Ratliff, author and former Senior Features Editor, Parents

“As a mom and Certified Childbirth Educator who supports countless families through the early years of parenting, I know how overwhelming the idea of potty training can be. Good to Go is the empowering, judgment-free guide so many families have been waiting for. It's practical, inclusive, and refreshingly compassionate-helping you trust your instincts, feel confident, and most importantly, connect with your child. This is the book I wish I had on the back of the toilet during our potty training days!”

— Jen McLellan, founder of Plus Size Birth and host of the Plus Mommy Podcast

the authors

gia gambaro blount

Gia Gambaro Blount is a child development and parent education instructor, guest speaker, parenting consultant with over 20 years of experience, and mother of two. Gia co-authored the current California Department of Education Parent Education curriculum for Pasadena City College. She has been featured in HuffPost, AARP Family & Relationships, and Shout Out LA. She is the Toddler Expert for The Family Room, has been interviewed as an expert on several top parenting podcasts, and is a scouted keynote speaker for preschools, family centers, and corporations.
@parentcoachgia
Laura Birek is a writer, podcaster, storyteller and mom to two young boys. She is the author of Picture Perfect Knits (2006) and has written for Parents Magazine; O, The Oprah Magazine; The Los Angeles Times; Shondaland; xoJane and more. Since 2018, Laura has been co-hosting the weekly podcast Big Fat Positive, named one of the best pregnancy and parenting podcasts by Refinery29, Verywell Family, and Giggle Magazine. With over three-and-a-half million downloads and counting, Big Fat Positive has established Laura as a trusted and influential resource for parents around the world.
@laurabirek

laura birek