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“Potty Regression,” “Potty Refusal,” “Not Fully Potty Trained": Why These Terms Should be Canceled

Steve Hodges, M.D.,

Apr 3
9 min

“Potty Regression,” “Potty Refusal,” “Not Fully Potty Trained": Why These Terms Should be Canceled

By Steve Hodges, M.D. The other day I received an email with the subject line “Toddler Potty Training Regression Inquiry.” A mom...

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Problems with Potty Training, Constipation, Bedwetting, and Preschool Policies

May 12, 2021
1 min

Problems with Potty Training, Constipation, Bedwetting, and Preschool Policies

In his interview with parenting guru Janet Lansbury, Dr. Hodges explains that hiding to poop is a red flag for constipation and there's...

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No, "Lazy Parenting" Does Not Cause Potty Accidents — Constipation Does

Mar 1, 2021
5 min

No, "Lazy Parenting" Does Not Cause Potty Accidents — Constipation Does

Western Australia has done such a stellar job containing Covid-19 — the region of 2.8 million has recorded just 9 deaths — that the...

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“Potty Regression,” “Potty Refusal,” “Not Fully Potty Trained": Why These Terms Should be Canceled

“Potty Regression,” “Potty Refusal,” “Not Fully Potty Trained": Why These Terms Should be Canceled

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Don't Put Off Bedwetting Treatment for Your Child

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"At what age is bedwetting a concern?" Answers to 6 questions about bedwetting

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13 Ways to Ease Your Child’s Fear of Enemas

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To the American Academy of Pediatrics: Please Update Your Bedwetting Advice

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Nighttime Potty Training Is Not a Thing

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Bedwetting Treatment: Why Even the “Nuclear” Option Can’t Replace Enemas

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Don’t Assume Your Child Will Outgrow Bedwetting

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Teenage Bedwetting: Everything You’ve Been Told Is Wrong

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Daily Enemas Are Really, Truly Safe for Constipated Children

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Encopresis: What Doctors Get Wrong

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5 Ways to Disagree With Your Doctor About Bedwetting Treatment

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What To Do If Your Child is Constipated (Hint: Treat Aggressively)

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