Potty Training: What the Pelvic Floor Tells Us

Potty training isn’t just about age, interest, or finding the right reward system. Successful toileting also depends on a child’s bladder, bowel, brain, and pelvic floor learning to work together - and understanding that connection can make potty training feel a lot less mysterious.

In this conversation, we’ll look at potty training through a pelvic floor lens, including how toilet positioning, breathing, and relaxation affect a child’s ability to pee and poop comfortably. We’ll explore why pushing to pee can create problems, why something as simple as a footstool matters, and how constipation and holding habits can quietly derail potty training.

Yael Beckerman will also explain what “core strength” really means for kids, looking beyond the abs to the diaphragm, deep abdominal muscles, back, and pelvic floor. Parents will learn how this interconnected system can influence toileting, posture, and even sitting comfortably at school.

You’ll leave with practical ways to assess your child’s physical readiness, create a supportive toilet setup, avoid common habits that make toileting harder, and recognize red flags that may mean it’s time to pause or seek professional support.