Blog

Choosing the Right Toilet Seat for Your Child: Supporting Children to Learn to Use the Toilet Confidently Using the toilet is a major milestone for children. However, for many children an adult-sized toilet can feel uncomfortable and insecure. A simple modification such as a smaller toilet ...

Understanding what’s happening inside our bodies can be a powerful tool for children as they learn new skills - especially toileting! When children begin to understand how their body works, it can help them feel more in control and motivated to take care of it. Learning about the digestive ...

Learning about toileting and the body can feel like a big job for children (and families!). Watching a video or playing a game can make the learning process easier, and much more fun. Here are some videos and apps you might find helpful when teaching your child about the toilet and to help them ...

Toileting regression can be a confusing and frustrating experience for parents and caregivers. You may have celebrated your child’s success in becoming toilet trained, only to find they suddenly start having accidents again or resist using the toilet altogether. The good news? This phase is ...

Many families are surprised to learn that toileting is one of the most common areas where children need extra support. In particular, neurodivergent children frequently experience toileting challenges, which are often multifaceted and require a gradual, individualized approach. That’s where having ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Here at Kids That Go we have daily conversations with our clients and families about what stool softeners are and how they help to relieve constipation. Our recent blog on understanding what constipation is particularly helpful for starting this process: Poo problems – Is my child ...