02/01/2026
đ¨ Quick Check for Parents (Be Honest)
If you answered YES to even one of these, keep reading.
⏠Your child goes days without pooping â or only goes with laxatives
⏠Youâve done multiple clean-outs or been told to âstay on Miralaxâ
⏠Pooping causes fear, withholding, or daily stress
⏠Youâve been told âitâs just a phaseâ â but it doesnât feel right
⏠Things are being managed, not actually improving
Hereâs what I need parents to understand:
Waiting doesnât make these patterns disappear.
It usually makes them harder to unwind.
Kids adapt.
Bodies compensate.
And what starts as âmanageableâ often becomes more complex over time.
That doesnât mean youâve done anything wrong.
It means you were never given the full picture of why this is happening. Youâve been shown how to manage , not correct. That is the biggest factor.
At WellieWay, our flagship Rootinâ for Poopinâ program exists because constipation is rarely just a fiber issue â itâs a whole-body rhythm issue involving digestion, nervous system regulation, daily habits, and behavior patterns.
When parents finally understand whatâs going on underneath the surface, things begin to change â often faster than they expect.
If your child is struggling and youâve been told to wait it out, I encourage you to learn more about the support we offer.
đ You can explore Rootinâ for Poopinâ here:
https://wellieway.com/rootinforpoopin
Clarity changes the trajectory.
And no family should have to guess their way through this.
â Nicole
Founder, WellieWay