Resources
Advice from Dr. Poo: 8 steps to take before considering chemical laxatives
Being constipated isn’t fun at all. It’s uncomfortable for adults and kids, and sometimes especially tough for those of us who care for constipated kids! Everyone seems to offer advice on how to help manage this condition, but we really like the approach of America’s...
How to help your kids say goodbye to school-time bathroom woes
A parent of 8, grandfather of 15 and a pediatrician for more than 50 years, Bill Sears, M.D. knows plenty about raising healthy kids. In this Alternative Health Magazine article he had advice for kids with common bathroom woes. No surprise there, since he’s the...
Let’s boost our kids’ fiber intake, too
Help your kids boost their fiber intake with this smart advice from Registered dietitian and nutritionist Felicia Stoler. This article was featured on 30seconds.com. Sure, we know we need more fiber. But here’s a news flash: Our kids probably need more fiber, too. In...
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Dr. Poo’s kid-friendly bathroom resource
Working with kids? This downloadable, family-friendly poop chart helps little ones learn about healthy elimination. Stool types are from the book Dr. Poo: The Scoop on Comfortable Poop by William Sears, MD and Martha Sears, RN. Download the kid-friendly poop chart by...
Whitepaper: the prebiotic effect of Sunfiber
In this whitepaper, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Derek Timm describes the gut microflora and how Sunfiber consumption helps support gut health without excess gas or bloating. Sunfiber is a clinically proven prebiotic fiber. This means it helps feed the friendly...
Following a low FODMAP diet? Here’s what you need to know about dietary fiber
A low FODMAP diet can help you discover which foods are triggering your gas, bloating or Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms. It may also lead to constipation due to the restriction of high-fiber foods. In this white paper, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Derek Timm...