Did you know one in 12 tamariki (children) and rangatahi (young people) will have a bowel and bladder problem? The good news is there is plenty of support for you right here.
From toilet training to the often-tricky teenage years, you can find a wealth of information, tips and resources in this section.
There are lots of things to be mindful of to enhance bladder and bowel health.
We have a range of resources including a Bristol Stool Chart and Urine Chart so that you can be aware of what can help, including information about what is "normal" or "healthy". You can find all of these resources here on our Bladder and Bowel Health page.
Includes our Busting the Myths series! Also inside: resources, videos, tips and activity sheets to help support a range of ages and needs.
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Our continence care pathway documents guide you to recognise symptoms, learn self-management techniques, find out treatment options, and where to go for professional support in New Zealand. We have care pathways for women, men, children, older people, and disabled people.
We have some wonderful videos and resources to support preschool up to primary school-aged children with their bladders and bowels.
It takes a village, and our information and resources can make a difference for parents, whānau, or anyone supporting a child or children with their continence.
We have a range of resources and information for teachers, teacher aides, educators, or anyone else supporting a child or children with their continence within the school setting.
We understand that everyone has different support needs and offer a range of resources and information for people living with a disability or medical condition.
We offer a variety of helpful videos and resources to support teenagers in managing bladder and bowel issues.
We're here to help! Reach out to us directly via email or phone, and our team will get back to you as soon as possible. We look forward to connecting with you!
Continence Nurses Lisa Smith and Louise Mills share their Top 5 tips for tamariki and teens in this video series originally released for World Continence Week 2022.
Continence Nurse Lisa Smith busts five common myths about children's continence in this video series originally released for World Continence Week 2022.
