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Constipation Resources
Our Constipation experts have created this list of resources to help you keep your child safe and well.
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Bristol Stool Chart
An app that helps track stool consistency, providing a visual reference to monitor bowel health.
Food as Medicine: Food Therapy for Constipation
This resource from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) discusses constipation and offers tips for a well-balanced diet that can improve symptoms.
GIKids
A website providing resources for parents and caregivers about gastrointestinal health and disorders in children.
I-SIT Group: Support for Patients and Families
I-SIT is a behavioral health group intervention for children (ages 5-9) diagnosed with functional constipation and fecal incontinence, and their parents.
It Hurts When I Poop! A Story for Children Who Are Scared to Use the Potty by Howard Bennett
A comforting story for children experiencing fear or pain while using the toilet, aiming to ease their worries
Softy the Poop: Helping Families Talk About Poop by Thomas DuHamel
A child-friendly book designed to help families open up about constipation and encourage healthy habits.
The Ins and Outs of Poop: A Guide to Treating Childhood Constipation by Thomas DuHamel
A comprehensive guide offering parents practical advice on managing childhood constipation with a focus on effective treatments.
UCanPoopToo
An educational resource for parents whose children suffer from encopresis.