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Celebrity Potty Training Methods

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The final question posed to our celebrity mommy friends regarding their potty training experiences had to do with the methods or videos they used -- if any -- while going through the process.

ParentDish asked...Is there a specific method or training video you used when potty training? If so, would you recommend it to other parents?

Joan Lunden
Our methods are:
*Take them to the restroom often.
*Ask them frequently if they have to go.
*Cheer and give positive reinforcement when they ARE successful.
*Most importantly... when they're ready... they're ready.

*Joan is the Host of DIRECTV's "Hometown Heroes," which airs every Sunday at 9am on DIRECTV's 101 Network. Photo: Stephen Lovekin, Getty Images.

Melissa Joan Hart
Pull-Ups makes a video that is great and full of advice. But I literally I used the "village" theory of asking everyone that had ever potty trained a child and tried every method until it finally worked.



*Melissa currently stars in "My Fake Fiance," an ABC Family Original Movie co-starring Joey Lawrence. Check local listings for upcoming air times. Photo: Kevin Winter, Getty Images.


Brooke Burke
The purchase of "Big Girl/Boy" panties/underwear was monumental for all my children. Being able to wear them like mommy and daddy when they are ready to use the potty was always exciting and positive.



*Brooke's website, BabooshBaby.com, features maternity and post-pregnancy products. Photo: Frazer Harrison, Getty Images.


Chyler Leigh
We didn't use a specific method, per say, but went with what worked best for us. I think it's a personal thing. There certainly are a lot of different books and websites that have tons of testimonials and ideas, so I think it's up to you to figure out what works best for you.


*Chyler plays the role of intern Lexie Gray on ABC's "Gray's Anatomy." Photo: Jeffrey Mayer, WireImage.


Nancy O'Dell
Because Ashby Loves Elmo, we got her Elmo's Potty Time DVD. For ourselves, I have the book, "Potty Training for Dummies."





*Nancy is the author of "Full of Life: Mom-to-Mom Tips I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I Was Pregnant" and is also the host of "Access Hollywood." Photo: Lester Cohen, Getty Images.

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