DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Every time my 2-year-old granddaughter feels a bowel movement coming, she does everything she can to hold it in. She cries and is obviously in a lot of pain, but she refuses to go. A ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Every time my 2-year-old granddaughter feels a bowel movement coming, she does everything she can to hold it in. She cries and is obviously in a lot of pain, but she refuses to go. A ...

Mom and author Tedi McVea — who used to live in Humboldt County — has written a new children’s book dealing with a major toddler milestone. “The Poop Farm: A Silly Way to Send Off Your First Potty ...

"How many of your kids are unwilling to sit on the toilet to poop?" Dr. Fred Daum asks two dozen parents at the Winthrop University Community Center in Mineola. Almost every one raises a hand, ...

Toileting issues can cause anxiety and embarrassment for a child, and worry and guilt for a parent. If you are encountering issues with your child’s use of the toilet, you are not alone. There are ...

Constipation is a very common medical problem encountered in children — and the good news is, it’s often temporary. A child with constipation has infrequent bowel movements and/or hard, dry stools.

Cohn (2007) describes how “stool-withholding children live their lives under a cloud of fear”, and the importance of addressing both psychological and physical factors. The emotional effect on ...

Q: My 3 1/2-year-old has been constipated lately. I am concerned he may have something serious causing this. Is it common for kids to be constipated? A: Childhood constipation is a pretty common ...