Episode 67 of Ask Dr Jessica discusses childhood toileting challenges with pediatric occupational therapist Quiara Smith! Quiara is a Stanford trained pediatric OT, and she is passionate about helping children and teens who have trouble with their bathroom habits, wether it be bowel and bladder continence. Quiara is a wonderful resource for children who are experiencing constipation, bedwetting and other bathroom challenges. She offers many tips in addition to traditional medical advice, including how to track your child’s natural biorhythms, or how to help strengthen their pelvic floor. She has an active practice in Northern California, uniquely focused on pediatric bowel and bladder incontinence.
You can find Quiara on her website or on her instagram page @alohaintegrativetherapy. She has an active practice in Northern California and she is available for consultations.
She recently created a stress-free potty training course: click here
Dr Jessica Hochman is a board certified pediatrician, mom to three children, and she is very passionate about the health and well being of children. Most of her educational videos are targeted towards general pediatric topics and presented in an easy to understand manner.
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