Course curriculum

  1. 1

    • Welcome

    • Meet Lisa Smith

    • Constipation in NZ
  2. 2

    • Video: Constipation

    • The C's of Constipation

    • What Causes Childhood Constipation?

    • Brain-Gut Axis

    • Quiz: Causes of Constipation
  3. 3

    • What Is Normal?

    • What Does a Healthy Poo Look Like?

    • Healthy Poo Chart

    • Quiz: Healthy Poo
  4. 4

    • Kids Are Clever

    • Things to Look out For

    • Signs and Symptoms of Constipation

    • Handy Tip: The Sweetcorn Test

    • Quiz: Signs of Constipation
  5. 5

    • The Impacts of Constipation

    • Soiling Is Not the Child’s Fault

    • The Floppy Bowel of Chronic Constipation

    • Quiz: Soiling Accidents
  6. 6

    • Management of Chronic Constipation: Lisa Smith's Four E's

    • Step 1: Evacuation

    • Step 2: Elimination

    • Step 3: Establish a Healthy Lifestyle

    • Step 4: Educate and Empower

  7. 7

    • Case Study: Constipation
  8. 8

    • Need More Support?
  9. 9

    • Resources Section

    • Downloadable Resource: Healthy Poo Chart

    • Downloadable Resource: How to Sit on the Toilet

    • Downloadable Resource: The Bs of Bowels

    • Downloadable Resource: Yoga Poses

    • Video Resource: Poo Hoo

    • Video Resources: Continence Videos for Young Children