Bye-Bye Diapers: A Parent’s Guide to Success

For parents of 0-5 year olds.

This interactive class will help parents and caregivers guide their child through the potty-training process. Whether you’re just getting started or need support overcoming challenges, this class provides practical tools, proven strategies, and reassurance every step of the way. You’ll learn about your child’s readiness signals for potty training, potty training methods, positive reinforcement techniques and support to help your child conquer potty training.

If your child is currently enrolled in one of our PreK-3 or PreK-4 classes, you can join this class for free! To receive the no-cost option, just give us a call at 507-379-5318—we’re happy to help get you signed up!

Beth Olchefske

Instructor

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Beth Olchefske and her family have called Albert Lea home for more than 25 years. She has raised five children in the community, including four Albert Lea graduates, giving Beth a strong personal connection to the families and community she now serves through ECFE.

Beth brings more than 30 years of experience working with children and families. She is a Licensed Psychologist and has spent the past 17 years in private practice, along with many years supporting early childhood programs as a Mental Health Consultant.

She is endorsed as an Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist and as an Endorsed Reflective Supervisor through the Minnesota Association for Children’s Mental Health. Beth also teaches Circle of Security and, alongside her daughter, Mental Health First Aid.

As a Parent Educator, Beth is excited to welcome families into ECFE, build connections, and support parents and caregivers through all the joys, questions, and challenges that come with raising young children.

Mary Jo Volkman

Instructor

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Hello, my name is Mary Jo Volkman, ECFE Parent Educator at Brookside School. For 29 years I have worked with families attending classes at ECFE teaching Babies, Toddlers & Twos, 3-5’s, Special Topic Parenting Classes, and Special Events. I will always treasure the memories I have made helping families with their children, meeting wonderful friends, and associating with my co-workers. I am looking forward to creating more wonderful memories and teaching experiences this school year!