Your Child's Pelvic Floor May Be Causing Potty Problems

Is potty training, constipation, or regular accidents taking over your life? You're not alone, and your child isn't being stubborn or "lazy." In this video, we break down pediatric pelvic floor health in plain language. You'll learn why so many toileting struggles are actually about body readiness and regulation, NOT behavior. You'll walk away with practical, low-pressure strategies you can start using today. ✨ WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Why most toileting challenges aren't about stubbornness or parenting mistakes What the pelvic floor actually is (explained simply!) How stress, anxiety, and dysregulation affect your child's ability to "go" Common signs your child may need extra support 4 supportive at-home strategies that take the pressure off the potty What NOT to do when toileting feels stuck When to check in with your pediatrician 💙 IF YOU'RE SEEING: Chronic constipation or stool withholding Pain with pooping or peeing Frequent accidents after being "trained" Trouble noticing the urge to go Big regressions after illness or transitions …this video is for you. These struggles are far more common than parents are led to believe — and they're manageable with the right support. ⚕️IMPORTANT: Please consult your child's pediatrician if constipation lasts longer than two weeks, causes severe pain, involves blood in the stool, or if your child has persistent daily accidents after being potty trained. It's often not behavioral and can sometimes relate to an underlying medical condition. We always want to rule out medical causes first. 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Comment below and tell us: what's ONE thing about potty training or toileting that no one warned you about? Let's normalize these struggles together! Your comment might be exactly what another overwhelmed parent needs to read today. 📚 Table of Contents 📚 00:00 Introduction 00:32 Body readiness & regulation are KEY to toileting 01:28 The job of the pelvic floor 02:06 Connection between the pelvic floor & our nervous system 03:02 Signs a child needs support 04:12 Key takeaway - take the pressure off the potty 04:24 Tip #1 Support posture and setup 04:51 Tip #2 Build routine without pressure 05:12 Tip #3 Support breathing and relaxation 05:37 Tip #4 Support body awareness 05:55 What makes toileting harder? 07:05 Rule out any medical causes first ====== 👩‍🏫 Want to learn more about Infant and Toddler Sensory Development? We have a full course all about this! https://harkla.co/products/infant-sen... In our Infant & Toddler Sensory Development Course, you'll learn about: ⭐️ Developmental Milestones ⭐️ Sensory Processing and Sensory Milestones ⭐️ Sensory Based Activities ⭐️ And so much more! Click here to learn more about the full course: https://harkla.co/products/infant-sen... ============= 🔗 Links 🔗 Spinal Galant Reflex: Why It Affects Potty Training & Bedwetting    • Spinal Galant Reflex: Why It Affects Potty...   All Things Sensory #315 - Pediatric Pelvic Health OT with Quiara Smith, OTR/L https://harkla.co/blogs/podcast/315-p... Amanda's Potty Training Resources https://stan.store/yourpediatricOT Best Part Kids Multivitamin https://bestpartkids.com/ ==== Get More Content From Us! 👩‍💻 Harkla https://harkla.co/ 📰 Harkla Blog https://harkla.co/blogs/special-needs 🎧 All Things Sensory Podcast by Harkla https://harkla.co/blogs/podcast 🤳 Harkla Instagram   / harkla_family   🤳 All Things Sensory Instagram   / allthingssensorypodcast