My older child has struggled so much with enuresis and encopresis that I would do anything to avoid all that misery with my youngest. What advice do you have to potty training to prevent constipation?

I’ve treated enuresis and encopresis for 20+ years, and if there’s a one insight I could share, it’s this: Miralax won’t cut it.

Are children at increased risk for bedwetting if they feel emotionally stressed or drink caffeine? Certainly not.

Not only does bedwetting disrupt a child's sleep but carrying a colon full of poop can have serious health consequences into adulthood.

If your child isn’t amenable to potty sits, don’t force the issue! When a kid's rectum lacks tone and sensation, a potty sit may be futile.

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