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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sometimes waitlists for face to face therapy services are long; sometimes you can’t get to a clinic because of where it is or the time and cost it takes to get there; and sometimes you know your child is not going to cope with therapy sessions in an unfamiliar space. All of these are possible ...

Constipation is a very common problem and can be experienced by 1 in 3 children. There are lots of possible triggers but some of the main causes are: around the time of potty-training when there is a diet change (moving onto milk formulas, weaning onto solids) when there is a significant ...

We often hear about the importance of sensory experiences in a child's development. We're told about the significance of touch, sight, taste, smell and hearing, but there's one lesser-known sensory system that plays a crucial role in our children's development: the vestibular system. Let’s explore ...