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Puberty can feel like uncharted territory for any family! It often comes with its own unique learning experiences for each child and parents/caregivers. Here’s some of our key tips on how to help your neurodivergent child understand puberty and their body, with clarity, compassion, and ...

Supporting your child’s bladder habits in a relaxed, confident way can shift their toileting from tricky to manageable. Two simple strategies, timed drinks and timed toilet sits, work best when used together.   What Are Timed Drinks? Timed drinks mean giving your child a full cup of ...

Have you ever tried to explain to your child why they’re feeling so exhausted, even if they haven’t run around all day? Or why one day they can cope with noisy places, but the next day it’s all too much? As your child gets older, we want to help them understand their body and their ...

Once your bathroom is set up for success (see Part 1), it’s time to focus on preparing the most important part of the equation - your child! Part two of our toilet training series dives into how to support your child to understand the toilet and learn about their body. This blog is packed with ...

If your child is starting to show interest or readiness in using the potty or toilet, now’s the perfect time to set them up for toilet training success. This blog is full of practical tips to create a kid-friendly bathroom environment to help make the journey smoother—for both of you! Feeling ...

Many children instinctively seek oral sensory input to help them self-regulate. You might notice your child chewing on their shirt, biting pencils, or constantly wanting snacks. This is because oral input can be incredibly calming and can help kids manage stress, focus better, and feel more ...

We’ve all had those moments when our child is melting down, refusing to listen, or acting out in a way that appears completely irrational. In these times, it’s tempting to jump straight into trying to fix their behaviour, and help them understand how to fix the problem. But what if we’re ...

How often have you asked- "Do you need to go?" "Have you done a wee/poo?" "Do you need to get changed?" "Could you go and change your clothes?" and get the answer “NO!” from your child? Yep - it’s common. Sometimes this might be because they don't want to stop and interrupt ...

Despite there being multiple similarities between cow’s milk protein allergy and lactose intolerance, the two are not the same and actually possess a number of differences. Learning about these differences and how it can affect toileting can help to best support your ...

It’s a question here at Kids That Go we are asked frequently. If you search online there will be so many results, and it can be very confusing and conflicting. At Kids That Go our Occupational Therapists adopt an individualised approach. The truth is that each child we see is different, even ...