Personal Philosophies

What potty training taught me about people's…

Alexandra Vollman

Sep 5, 2025

In the first essay in our "I believe" series, I share how my daughter taught me to accept my lack of control.

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Our children are sometimes our most profound teachers !

Alexandra Vollman

They certainly are.

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