Does your child fear the potty?Â
Learn why it happens and how to help using a nervous-system and sensory-informed with this FREE Guide
Fear of pooping on the toilet is common — especially in kids with sensory sensitivities or past painful bowel movements. This guide helps you understand why toileting feels scary and gives you play-based strategies to help your child feel safe, calm, and confident in the bathroom
✅ Why Children Fear the Toilet (It’s Not Behavioral — It’s Nervous System Safety
âś…Â Sensory + Emotional Factors that Impact Pooping Comfort
âś…Â Free Checklist + Comfort Plan
âś…Â Created by a pediatric occupational therapist using a sensory, interoception, and nervous-system approach.
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