Are you pondering your child’s poos? Help is at hand!
Next week, Sunshine Coast Hospital Health is holding a free, three-hour ‘Pondering Poos’ workshop.
This session is for parents or carers of children aged two years and over with chronic constipation, poo withholding, toilet refusal for poos or soiling.
Occupational Therapist, Di Collis said the workshop was about bringing groups of parents together who’s children are experiencing similar challenges.
“The workshop lets parents know what is normal, when they should be concerned, why the issues arise and what to do about it,” Ms Collis said.
“Advice includes medications, establishing routines, ideas to gain a child’s cooperation and the role of diet and exercise. Ongoing support and assessment options are shared.”
Ms Collis said research showed the workshops made a positive difference to children’s quality of life, as well as parenting confidence and enjoyment.
“This can be extremely frustrating for parents and confusing for their children and they do not need to struggle on their own. We are here to help parents as early as possible to prevent long term complications” Ms Collis said.
Face to face workshops
- Maroochydore Child and Family Health Centre
- 9.30am to 12.30pm
- Parents/carers only - not suitable for children
- Free parking is available.
Pondering Poos workshops
- Friday, 13th February 2026
- Friday, 1st May 2026
- Friday, 24th July 2026
- Friday, 16th October 2026
Wondering about Wees
- Friday, 6th March 2026
- Friday, 26th June 2026
- Friday, 7th August 2026
- Friday, 30th October 2026
To book a place at the workshop call Child Health Access on 1300 591 494