122. Potty training and the pelvic floor with Dr. Quira Smith

In this episode, Occupational Therapist Dr. Quiara Smith and I discuss:Potty learning vs potty trainingWhat do we need to see in our kids to know they are ready to potty train?Ideal age?How does the pelvic floor relate to potty training?What is required for night time continence?TipsHow childhood habits can translate to adult symptomsShould we reward?Constipation Dr. Quiara Smith, OTD, MOT, OTR/L, CEIM has been practicing as an Occupational Therapist for over 15 years in both California and Hawaii working in various settings including hospitals, schools, an equine center providing hippotherapy as a treatment tool, and outpatient clinics. Her pediatric experience encompasses serving neonates through adolescents with various medical conditions and diagnoses. Dr. Smith began working with pediatric pelvic health patients in a Children’s Hospital in the SF Bay Area in 2015 and found her passion in OT in this area of practice.Realizing the social, emotional, and psychological challenges that pelvic floor dysfunction places on children and families, Dr. Smith decided to create the very first boutique private pediatric pelvic health occupational therapy clinic of its kind in the US in 2020. Her private practice, Aloha Integrative Therapy , exclusively treats children and adolescents with pelvic floor dysfunction and toileting challenges. Dr. Smith utilizes a holistic and integrative approach to pediatric pelvic floor dysfunction. She partners with her canine assistant, Nelly, a Labrador/golden retriever cross, in guiding children toward continence with confidence. Dr. Smith currently serves as an adjunct faculty member in the Occupational Therapy Doctorate Program at Hawaii Pacific University. LINKS MENTIONEDCourse: A Holistic and Integrative Approach to Pediatric Pelvic healthInstagram @alohaintegrativetherapyTinyhood Courses:Potty Training Prep: Setting Your Toddler up for SuccessPotty Training: The Stress-Free Guide to SuccessTHANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE SPONSORSRC Health:  Use the link below for a discount at checkout!https://srchealth.com/?ref=PELVICFLOORPROJECTThanks for joining me! Here is where you can find out how to work with me:  www.pelvicfloorprojectspace.com/[email protected] the show