Podcast: The psychology of poo withholding

This is a 13 minute listen.

What's going on inside the mind of a child who is withholding their poos? Why do they do it and how can parents and carers support them through it?

Inside the mind of a poo withholder

In this special episode, which is an extract from the previous, longer episode Poo Withholding - Part 2, Developmental Psychologist Dr Kate McGarry explores the psychological reasons behind poo withholding and the cycles children can find themselves in when they refuse to poo on the potty or toilet.

Find out more about the signs of poo withholding and how to support a child who might be experiencing this here.

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