If child is peeing in the potty but continues to have pooping accidents and/or refuses to go poop in the toilet, then this book is for you.
A guide to dealing with the common problems of stool withholding, soiling and wetting in young children.
Using friendly and informal language, Constipation, Withholding and Your Child examines the concerns that often lead to toileting problems including the arrival of siblings and difficulties at school, and outlines practical techniques and strategies to help children overcome them.
The author explains the importance of diet and offers advice on how to make using the toilet less frightening, how to keep a stool diary chart and what laxatives and medications to use in different circumstances. He also offers guidance on how to tackle inappropriate lavatorial behavior sensitively and issues particular to children with special needs.
Stool withholding, soiling and wetting are explained from the point of view of the child, enabling the parent or carer to better understand the problem.
Here are the Table of Contents for this book:
Table Of Contents
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Introduction |
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11 |
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Mr Poo — A Children's Story About Constipation and Stool Withholding |
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13 |
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The Life Cycle of the Stool — From Food to Poo |
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16 |
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How Can You Tell If It's Normal or Not? |
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20 |
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It's Not Constipation — It's Stool Withholding |
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22 |
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Are We Missing Something Serious? |
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26 |
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What Are the Signs of Stool Withholding? |
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29 |
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It's Not a Wee Problem — Constipation and Urinary Problems |
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34 |
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This Is Not a Book About Toilet Training, but...a Few Tips |
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35 |
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The Holy Grail — Sensible Use of the Toilet |
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40 |
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Milk, Water and Fibre |
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41 |
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Which Method? |
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43 |
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Medication for Constipation |
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48 |
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Soiling (Encopresis) |
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56 |
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Wetting (Enuresis) |
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64 |
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Bedwetting and Medication |
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66 |
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If Things Don't Go According to Plan — Theories and Strategies for Improving Results |
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74 |
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Happy Families...and Real Ones |
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83 |
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Children with Other Issues |
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91 |
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Schools |
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96 |
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APPENDIX: A HIGH FIBRE DIET |
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101 |
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CONTACTS AND FURTHER INFORMATION |
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106 |
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INDEX |
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108 |
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