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Emma and the E Club, a unique kids' novel, "tackles a challenging topic with humor and intelligence"

Feb 14
6 min

Emma and the E Club, a unique kids' novel, "tackles a challenging topic with humor and intelligence"

By Steve Hodges, M.D. A couple years back, a mom in our private Facebook support group posted a short video of her 8-year-old daughter,...

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Getting Your Constipated Child Off the Miralax Merry-Go-Round

Steve Hodges, M.D.,

Jan 23
4 min

Children ages 3 - 10 bedwetting

Getting Your Constipated Child Off the Miralax Merry-Go-Round

By Steve Hodges, M.D. Worldwide, the medical profession overwhelmingly has one answer to chronic constipation: PEG 3350, sold as Miralax...

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Bedwetting: Don’t Confuse “Common” with “Normal”

Steve Hodges, M.D.,

Jan 6
5 min

Teens and Tweens

Bedwetting: Don’t Confuse “Common” with “Normal”

By Steve Hodges, M.D. It’s hard to imagine a medical condition more misunderstood than bedwetting, aka nocturnal enuresis. I have a...

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Yes, Your Child Can Poop Every Day and Still Be Constipated

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Nov 11, 2022
6 min

Chronic Constipation in Children

Yes, Your Child Can Poop Every Day and Still Be Constipated

By Steve Hodges, M.D. The mom of an 8-year-old with both bedwetting and encopresis (poop accidents) recently told me she doubts...

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Kids Shoulder Shame and Blame for Bedwetting and Accidents: How Therapists and Counselors Can Help

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Oct 25, 2022
3 min

Teens and Tweens

Kids Shoulder Shame and Blame for Bedwetting and Accidents: How Therapists and Counselors Can Help

By Steve Hodges, M.D. I spend a lot of time explaining to families that toileting accidents are never a child’s fault and are not a sign...

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Think You've "Tried Everything" for Bedwetting, Poop Accidents, or Potty "Refusal"? You Haven't.

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Oct 17, 2022
7 min

Children ages 3 - 10 bedwetting

Think You've "Tried Everything" for Bedwetting, Poop Accidents, or Potty "Refusal"? You Haven't.

By Steve Hodges, M.D. Whether the issue is a child’s bedwetting, poop accidents, potty “refusal,” or another toileting difficulty, I...

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Potty Training is Not a Competitive Sport!

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Sep 23, 2022
7 min

Babies and Toddlers Bedwetting

Potty Training is Not a Competitive Sport!

By Steve Hodges, M.D. The other day I read an article in Yahoo!Sports headlined “Mom reveals how she potty-trained her baby at 3 months...

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Autism and Chronic Constipation: This New York Times Article is Exactly What I’m Talking About

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Jun 2, 2022
3 min

Autism, Bedwetting, Potty Accidents

Autism and Chronic Constipation: This New York Times Article is Exactly What I’m Talking About

By Steve Hodges, M.D. The other day I read with interest a New York Times article titled “Sabrina’s Parents Love Her. But the Meltdowns...

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What Preschool Potty Accidents and Teenage Bedwetting Have in Common (Spoiler Alert: Everything)

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Mar 16, 2022
7 min

causes of bedwetting

What Preschool Potty Accidents and Teenage Bedwetting Have in Common (Spoiler Alert: Everything)

By Steve Hodges, M.D. A 3-year-old who wets her underwear at preschool every day. A 4-year-old who pees constantly. A kindergartener with...

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Frustrated by Your Child's “Potty Refusal” or "Lying" About Accidents? It’s Physical, Not Behavioral

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Jan 29, 2022
9 min

Children ages 3 - 10 bedwetting

Frustrated by Your Child's “Potty Refusal” or "Lying" About Accidents? It’s Physical, Not Behavioral

By Steve Hodges, M.D. As a pediatric urologist, I treat dozens of medical conditions, but only two seem to generate family tension:...

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Potty Training is Not a Competitive Sport!

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

Don't Put Off Bedwetting Treatment for Your Child

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

13 Ways to Ease Your Child’s Fear of Enemas

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

Nighttime Potty Training Is Not a Thing

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

Don’t Assume Your Child Will Outgrow Bedwetting

Teenage Bedwetting: Everything You’ve Been Told Is Wrong

Daily Enemas Are Really, Truly Safe for Constipated Children

Encopresis: What Doctors Get Wrong

5 Ways to Disagree With Your Doctor About Bedwetting Treatment

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

New Study: Daily Enemas Resolve Pee Accidents Far Better Than Miralax

4 Bedwetting Remedies That Backfire

Emma and the E Club, a unique kids' novel, "tackles a challenging topic with humor and intelligence"

Getting Your Constipated Child Off the Miralax Merry-Go-Round

Bedwetting: Don’t Confuse “Common” with “Normal”

Ex-Lax, Miralax, and Enemas (Oh My!): Q&A with Dr. Hodges About Treating Bedwetting and Accidents

No, Prozac Isn't a "Reasonable" Bedwetting Treatment

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