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How safe are macrogol laxatives like Movicol, Cosmocol and Laxido?
Read more: How safe are macrogol laxatives like Movicol, Cosmocol and Laxido?If your child is constipated, or has a fear of pooing due to past constipation, macrogol laxatives can help. I hear from many parents who worry about using them, especially in the long term. So how safe are they?
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The power of play in potty training
Read more: The power of play in potty trainingPlay isn’t just about fun—it’s a powerful learning tool says potty learning expert Rebecca Mottram. Learn how how you can incorporate play into your potty learning practices with our free guide.
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5 tips to overcome toddler wee witholding and anxiety
Read more: 5 tips to overcome toddler wee witholding and anxietyDoes your child withhold their wee, procrastinate about weeing or seem anxious about weeing? Wee withholding is actually quite common, and usually stems from fear. Read on to learn how to implement supportive strategies and help your child overcome their fears and build confidence in the potty training process.
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Does your child shy away from praise? Here’s why (and what to do instead)
Read more: Does your child shy away from praise? Here’s why (and what to do instead)There are a range of ways you might have tried to acknowledge your child’s efforts and successes in potty training, from external rewards like snacks or star charts to sharing the news with loved ones. But what if your child recoils from praise? What’s the alternative?
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My Child Won’t Sit on the Potty! 5 Expert Tips for Potty Training Success!
Read more: My Child Won’t Sit on the Potty! 5 Expert Tips for Potty Training Success!How do you get your child to sit on the potty for “long enough?” so they can successfully wee or poo into it?
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Ask Rebecca: my child wipes poo on the wall, what now?
Read more: Ask Rebecca: my child wipes poo on the wall, what now?The way to approach resolving poo smearing depends on the underlying cause says Rebecca Mottram
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Potty Training Reimagined: A Tailored Method for Every Child’s Pace
Read more: Potty Training Reimagined: A Tailored Method for Every Child’s PaceWhy is it that some children breeze through potty training in a few days and others can take months or even years? Is there a way for parents to tell whether their child will struggle with potty training and is there an approach that will make it easier?
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16 signs that your child is constipated
Read more: 16 signs that your child is constipatedFor most parents, identifying constipation is as simple as “my child hasn’t had a bowel movement for a couple of days” but did you know that a constipated child will display at least 2 of 16 other symptoms that you may not know to look out for?
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Ask Rebecca: How do I help my child transition from a potty to a toilet
Read more: Ask Rebecca: How do I help my child transition from a potty to a toiletRecognising the skills required to master using the toilet compared to using the potty is half the battle, says Rebecca Mottram
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Do disposable nappies make potty learning harder?
Read more: Do disposable nappies make potty learning harder?Living in the age that we do now should make parenting easier than for our ancestors, right? There are so many modern conveniences, and so many fabulous and innovative solutions available to us. But are they helping or hindering when it comes to potty learning?