Potty Training Problems

A-Z Guide

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Constipation
When a child is constipated, the stool in the intestines has backed up more than it should. The longer stool sits in... »
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Enuresis
Children who can control their bladders during the day, but who have never been dry at night for at least a six-month... »
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Meatal Stenosis
Meatal stenosis is the name given to the narrowing of the opening of the urethra. In the majority of cases, this is the... »
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Urinary Tract Infection – Cystitis
Infections of the urinary tract are common in young children. Bacteria may enter the urinary tract from the opening and... »

Blog entry

Poop Problems: The Chicken or The Egg
When young children refuse to poop on the potty, they have often fallen in to what I call the D-D-D cycle, for... »

Perspectives Guest Blog Entry

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Potty Training 101
My daughter was finally potty trained at 2.5 years old and it was a long, drawn out process. I tried everything and... »

Q&A

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Fecal Incontinence
When kids begin to have trouble getting to the bathroom and then don't want others to know about it (hiding dirty... »
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How and When do I Potty Train?
The most important thing to understand about the potty training process is that it requires loads of patience and a... »
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Learning to Poop in the Potty
Often the quickest way to potty success is to make steady, little steps forward, rather than just trying again to get... »
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Playing with Poop
Toilet training comes with many challenges for parents and toddlers. Is playing with poop a common occurrence during... »