It Hurts When I Poop!: A Story for Children Who Are Scared to Use the Potty

iParenting Media Award Winner 
Ryan is scared to use the potty. He is afraid to have a poop, because he's afraid it's going to hurt. He does NOT want to go.
This story, along with Ryan's "poop program," will help young children gain the confidence they need to overcome this common problem and establish healthy habits. Includes a Note to Parents by the author, From the Note to Parents: The book includes a “poop program” that I use with children between the ages of 3 and 6. While the program is ostensibly for the main character, my hope is that your child will want to follow these steps as well. How you approach the program will vary somewhat depending on your child’s age. Most 3- to 4-year-olds do not need to do the program in a formal way. Instead, you can incorporate parts of the program into your daily routine—make the needed dietary changes, reward successful pooping with stickers, and consider reviewing how poops come out of the body. Most 5- to 6-year-olds are interested in doing the full program, though it is still important to be flexible. For example, if a 5-year-old does not want to do Potty Practice, I would adjust things accordingly.

Howard J. Bennett

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Magination Press

Harry Goes to the Hospital: A Story for Children About What It's Like to Be in the Hospital

Written in a child-friendly tone that mirrors a one-on-one conversation with Dr. Bennett, this self-help guide is designed to assist children in conquering bedwetting. Although appropriate for parents and caregivers, the conversations and activities are meant for children to read alone or with a parent. Full of practical tips and a specific program for overcoming this embarrassing condition, this guide covers topics such as waking-up practice, bedwetting alarms, and how to handle sleepovers. Cartoon characters Bladder Man (a superhero) and Nephron put a humorous spin on the subject and help explain the causes of bedwetting, and numerous examples of others that share the condition show children that they are not the only ones who are affected. Simple activities keep children engaged and help them grasp how their urinary system functions, while Q&amp;A sections provide more detailed information for parents.

Waking Up Dry: A Guide to Help Children Overcome Bedwetting

American Academy of Pediatrics+

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Books by Howard J. Bennett

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It Hurts When I Poop!: A Story for Children Who Are Scared to Use the Potty

Harry Goes to the Hospital: A Story for Children About What It's Like to Be in the Hospital

Waking Up Dry: A Guide to Help Children Overcome Bedwetting