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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 ...

Children experience many different emotions each day. Sometimes these feelings can grow very big, very quickly. When this happens, children often need support from a calm adult to help them feel safe and settled again. This is where co-regulation comes in. What is ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...