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Offering comprehensive evaluations, treatments and education in pelvic rehabilitation for men, women, and children

Providing services in clinic in Rockford, MI
Home visits offered as needed

Contact Amanda Brennan, OTRL at 810-923-2260

Have a fearful p**per? Start here!If your child is afraid to p**p on the toilet, forcing it usually isn't the answer. Tr...
10/31/2026

Have a fearful p**per? Start here!

If your child is afraid to p**p on the toilet, forcing it usually isn't the answer.

Try these 3 things:
-Take the pressure off and make p**p less scary.
-Create a comfortable, safe bathroom setup.
-Get curious about what's causing the fear.

Remember: withholding isn't always defiance! Constipation, painful p**ps, sensory differences, and fear can all play a role.

If your child has ongoing constipation or painful stools, check in with their pediatrician.

Need more support? My Pediatric Constipation Reset Workbook from Balanced Pelvic Health & Wellness offers parent-friendly education and practical strategies to help you navigate toileting challenges.

Save this post for your next tough potty day!

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10/28/2026

5 toileting struggles your child should NEVER be shamed for.

❌ Wetting the bed at night
❌ P**p streaks in their underwear
❌ P*e or p**p accidents during the day
❌ Being afraid to p**p on the toilet
❌ Not recognizing they need to go

These aren't automatically signs of laziness, defiance, or bad behavior.

Toileting is a complex skill that involves the brain, bladder, bowel, sensory processing, body awareness, coordination, and emotional regulation.

Sometimes accidents happen because a child's body isn't ready. Sometimes constipation, painful bowel movements, sensory differences, or difficulty recognizing internal body signals play a role.

Shame doesn't teach a child how to listen to their body. Support, patience, and the right tools can help.

Instead of asking, "Why did you do that AGAIN?" try asking, "I wonder if your body needs some help. Let's figure it out together."

And remember: frequent accidents, ongoing stool streaks, or bedwetting that concerns you deserve support—not punishment. Talk with your child's healthcare provider to explore possible causes.

I'm Amanda, a pediatric pelvic health occupational therapist at Balanced Pelvic Health & Wellness. I help families understand the why behind toileting struggles and find practical ways to support their children.

Need help navigating your child's constipation and p**p struggles? My Pediatric Constipation Reset Workbook provides parent-friendly education and strategies to help you understand what's going on and what to try next.

Save this post for a reminder on the hard days, and share it with a parent who needs to hear this.

Why does my child keep holding their p**p?!If your child is withholding, it’s usually not as simple as “They just don’t ...
10/08/2026

Why does my child keep holding their p**p?!

If your child is withholding, it’s usually not as simple as “They just don’t want to p**p.” There can be several reasons behind it—and understanding the why is an important first step.

Your child might be withholding because:

P**ping has hurt before.
If passing a hard stool was painful, your child may learn to hold it in to avoid that pain happening again.

They don’t want to stop playing.
Some kids become so focused on playing, school, screens, or activities that they ignore their body’s signals.

They don’t recognize the urge.
Some children have difficulty noticing or understanding the sensations that tell them they need to p**p.

The bathroom doesn’t feel comfortable or safe.
A loud toilet, unfamiliar bathroom, automatic flush, public restroom, or even the feeling of sitting on the toilet can be a big deal for some kids.

Sensory differences are involved.
Smells, sounds, textures, body position, clothing, lighting, or the overall sensory experience of toileting can affect a child’s ability to use the bathroom comfortably.

They may be afraid.
Fear of the toilet, fear of falling in, fear of p**ping, or anxiety about having an accident can all contribute to withholding.

And once withholding starts, it can become a cycle:

Hold → stool gets harder → p**p hurts → child becomes afraid → child holds again.

The good news? Understanding the reason behind the withholding can help you figure out what support your child actually needs. ❤️

📘 Need help figuring out what to do next?

I created my Pediatric Constipation & Toileting Workbook to help parents better understand constipation, stool withholding, encopresis, toileting challenges, body signals, and practical strategies you can use at home.

It’s designed to help you feel less overwhelmed and more confident about supporting your child through the process.

👉 Grab your copy through the link in my bio!

Educational information only and not a substitute for individualized medical care. If your child is experiencing ongoing constipation, pain, blood in the stool, vomiting, significant abdominal swelling, or other concerning symptoms, talk with your child’s healthcare provider.

10/07/2026

Make p**ping fun!! Check the post for 5 fun ways to make p**ping easy to talk about!

10/06/2026

Let’s normalize talking about P**P!

Yes…we’re making p**p out of Play-Doh today!

It might seem silly, but talking about p**p openly can help kids become more comfortable with their bodies, notice important changes, and feel less embarrassed when something isn’t going right.

Here are 5 simple ways to normalize p**ping with your child:

1️⃣ Talk about p**p without shame.
Use simple, matter-of-fact language. P**p is a normal body function!

2️⃣ Teach them what healthy p**p looks like.
You can use the Bristol Stool Scale to help kids learn that p**p can look different—and that some types may mean their body needs a little extra help.

3️⃣ Let them play with the topic.
Make p**p out of Play-Doh, draw pictures, read books about toileting, or use toys to act out what happens in the bathroom. Play can make uncomfortable topics feel much easier to talk about.

4️⃣ Teach body signals.
Help your child notice sensations like a full belly, pressure, cramping, or the feeling that they need to p**p. Learning these signals is an important part of developing interoception and toileting skills.

5️⃣ Avoid making p**p a battle.
If your child is withholding, afraid to p**p, having p**p accidents, or struggling with constipation, punishment and pressure usually aren't the answer. Understanding why your child is struggling is an important first step.

And remember: constipation isn't always obvious. A child can p**p every day and still be constipated.

If you're navigating pediatric constipation, stool withholding, encopresis, potty training struggles, or p**p accidents, I've created a Pediatric Constipation Reset Workbook to help parents better understand what's happening and what they can do at home.

📘 It includes parent-friendly education on:
✔️ The constipation → encopresis cycle
✔️ The Bristol Stool Scale
✔️ Stool withholding
✔️ Potty training and constipation
✔️ Fiber, fluids & laxative education
✔️ Toilet sitting strategies
✔️ Body awareness and p**p signals
✔️ When to seek additional help
✔️ And more!

You don't have to be embarrassed to talk about p**p. The more we normalize it, the easier it becomes for kids to ask for help.

Comment 'workbook' below and grab your copy of my Pediatric Constipation Reset Workbook to learn more and support your child's healthy toileting journey.

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This parent-friendly pediatric constipation workbook gives you practical, easy-to-understand information to help you bet...
10/05/2026

This parent-friendly pediatric constipation workbook gives you practical, easy-to-understand information to help you better understand why constipation happens and what you can do to support healthier bathroom habits.

Inside, you’ll learn about:

What normal p**p should look like

The constipation and encopresis cycle

Stool withholding and toilet habits

Fiber, fluids, and bowel health

Understanding common constipation treatments

How body signals and the nervous system can affect toileting

Practical strategies, routines, and tools you can use at home

Created from a pediatric pelvic occupational therapy perspective, this workbook helps turn confusion and frustration into a clear plan for supporting your child.

Less stress. More understanding. Better bowel habits.

Find it here: https://www.balancedpelvichealthwellness.com/services-sales-page-2

Comment Bristol for a link to a free resource for more information!What does “normal” p**p actually look like?Have you e...
10/02/2026

Comment Bristol for a link to a free resource for more information!

What does “normal” p**p actually look like?

Have you ever looked in the toilet and wondered, “Is that normal?” You’re definitely not alone!

The Bristol Stool Scale is a simple tool that helps describe stool based on its shape and consistency.

In general, Types 3 and 4 are often considered the ideal range because they are formed but still soft and easier to pass.

Here’s a quick guide:

💩 Types 1–2: Hard, lumpy stools that may be associated with constipation
💩 Types 3–4: Formed and softer stools that are generally easier to pass
💩 Types 5–7: Progressively softer or watery stools

But here’s the important part: p**p patterns are about more than just appearance.

How often your child p**ps, whether they strain, whether they feel like they completely emptied, stool size, pain, withholding behaviors, and stool accidents can all provide important information.

Save this post so you can refer back to the Bristol Stool Scale when you're wondering what your child's p**p is telling you.

And remember, the Bristol Stool Scale is an educational tool—not a diagnosis. If your child has ongoing constipation, pain, blood in the stool, frequent accidents, or other concerning symptoms, talk with their healthcare provider.

What does your child's p**p look like? Comment down below!

10/01/2026

Pediatric constipation doesn’t always mean your child isn’t p**ping.
Some children with constipation p**p every day but still have stool retention, painful bowel movements, withholding, or accidents.
If you’re struggling with constipation, toilet refusal, stool withholding, or p**p accidents then pediatric pelvic floor occupational therapy may be part of the solution. Hit follow for more helpful tips and tricks over the next 30 days.

Potty training is hard. Come learn more about how to support your kids with potty training and how to keep your sanity w...
03/15/2026

Potty training is hard. Come learn more about how to support your kids with potty training and how to keep your sanity while doing it!

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12/17/2025

With a cart full of toys and a heart full of joy, my little elf and I were happy to deliver some great gifts to our friends at North Kent Connect!

Spreading cheer, kindness and love is what the season is all about! A big THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to our Holiday Hoopla Market fundraiser! Without your help and generosity this wouldn't have been possible.

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