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the Withholding
Plan

Your toddler’s holding their poop or pee — and nothing’s working. Let’s fix that and stop the withholding cycle— without the bribes that don't work, either.

This isn't run-of-the-mill pushback you're seeing...
your toddler is scared to pee or poop in the potty. Or poops in underwear, and that's become a regular pattern.   

She won't pee until she is in a diaper for nap or night time. She's so upset after she poops.

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He consistently chooses to poop in his pants. And he can explain that "poop goes in the potty."

 

She's never gone poop in the potty. And it's been 6 months now.

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STRAIGHT FROM MY INBOX,
THIS IS WHAT I HEAR FROM PARENTS:

And I’m sure you’ve tried ALL the rewards and positive encouragement. That doesn’t flip a child who’s holding poop or holding pee to distress.

Withholding is a muscular response to stress, causing the sphincter muscles to clench and hold.

Let´s get you out of this withholding tunnel of drama.

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Feeling stuck with seeing your child simply release the pee or poop in the potty?

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Let's team up!

MEET YOUR POTTY TRAINING CONSULTANT

I´M JEN. AND I'M SO GLAD YOU´RE HERE

Thinking the right reward will fix withholding?

I've heard of every reward imaginable. Even an offer of a puppy doesn't help when the child is withholding. 

Re-diaper until your child is *ready* makes sense.  But how is that going...problem solved? 

I'm hearing from more and more parents of 4- and 5-year-olds who tried the waiting tactic...and their kids are still terrified to release pee or poop out of the pull-ups.​

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Psst: you don’t age out of an anxiety. 

That’s why withholding sticks around.

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I had tried everything possible to get my child to poo in the potty...Jen provided clear instructions, the service she provided is exceptional.

And when I was down and discouraged she provided sturdy support and practical tips. To any parents of withholders…. Don’t wait, get her on your team and you’ll see the other side of this. I’ll never forget this chapter of parenthood but also the significance of not giving up, finding the right team and listening to my gut.”

- Rachel

INTRODUCING...

The Withholding Plan for pee + poop

Sure, you could try to stitch together a podcast, a couple blog posts, and a few Reddit threads to cobble together a plan that may or may not work.

BUT IF THAT MEANS MORE DRAMA...

 

  • as your child melts down in discomfort from holding so long

  • more poopy undies to clean post-bedtime

  • rising anxiety in you because you don’t know what to do…

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The distress and drama, the withholding behaviors, the pattern getting worse over time as you start losing your patience…

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...I see this in my client work, regularly. And I know you're doing the best you can to help your sweet toddler. 

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There are ways out of the withholding drama! You can get to a place where you're not thinking about poop all day. 

How on earth do you help your child release the pee or poop?...

By now, you're starting to feel like
you're losing your mind.

It's not easy to see your little love bug in alarming distress when you know releasing the pee and poop would help them feel better.

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No matter what you try, you’re seeing no pee, no poop…just stuck in a hard place with a lot of big feelings. Total nightmare.

You’re not alone.

 

I’ve seen this issue in my client work, regularly for years. It’s the bulk of my work as a potty training consultant. So much so, that I decided to create this special Withholding Plan for Pee + Poop.

 

After helping so many parents through it, I have a good sense of how much handholding support parents need to understand what to do and work through the solutions. 

 

You can’t lead your child through something they’re anxious about when you feel overwhelmed. You’ll need to lend your confidence.

 

That’s tough...trying to lead your child through anxiety to release pee/poop if you don’t know what to do.

 

That’s where I come in to give you the play-by-play, the whys, the common pitfalls to avoid, and the plan I’ve seen work through these withholding poop and pee struggles. â€‹â€‹â€‹

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BUT WHAT EXACTLY IS THE WITHHOLDING PACKAGE?

I´m so glad you asked, let´s break it down...

You get Jamie Glowacki's Peeing + Pooping Solutions Course PLUS a personal guide (me!) through the withholding dramas

The Withholding Plan
for pee + poop

This withholding package is for you if your child is pee withholding at distressing levels.

 

This plan is for you if your child is poop withholding and you’re not sure what to do. 

Your investment for the Withholding Plan?

1 hour of time over Zoom/Facetime/phone — can be broken up into two scheduled calls.

Access to Jamie Glowacki's legendary Peeing + Pooping Solutions course with the exact poop and pee protocols Jamie has used in her 1:1 consultations for 15+ years since she created Oh Crap Potty Training.

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Follow-up support on the walkie-talkie app Voxer. Includes one month on Voxer where you can reach out to ask me questions. Simply press the record button, talk to share your situation and questions…and I'll respond with my thoughts in an audio message. 

Written protocols for pee and poop withholding + printables for looking ahead to nighttime potty training, recipes to help with the poop. You'll receive all the resources in an email following our call. 

This plan includes:

  • One-hour call 

  • 30 days of 1:1 Voxer support

  • Instant access to the Pooping + Peeing Solutions course by Jamie Glowacki ($150 value)

  • Written protocols + guides

  • Support with a certified Oh Crap Potty Training consultant with 9+ years of experience helping thousands of families 


One-time Payment of $375
This purchase enrolls you in the full Withholding Plan, which starts with the kickoff call you schedule here. 

​what's included

This is not just a one-hour call. The call is the starting point of a full support plan.

Tired of struggling with withholding in potty training your toddler?

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Anxiety to release pee or poop in the potty is physical.
 
Meaning those sticker charts won't do anything to flip a child's fear to release in the potty.

Let’s help your child feel the relief of releasing pee and poop out of a diaper (after holding it in too long.) 

And I’m sure you’ve tried all the words and encouragement to help your child.

 

This is not on you...

 

  • Withholding can happen across ages.

  • Withholding can even pre-date potty training!

  • Withholding can come out even when the parents are being super chill and not pressuring their toddler. 

Let’s team up to work through the withholding issues!

Result of working with Jen:

"Working with Jen was truly life-changing for our family.

 

Our son had been struggling with severe withholding for about a year, and within just one week of working with Jen, we saw a complete turnaround.

 

Her deep knowledge, calm presence, and incredibly supportive approach gave us exactly what we needed—not just for our son, but for us as parents, too

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She’s a true expert and a warm, steady support in what can be a really tough parenting moment."


- Emma and Matt
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Still trying to understand why your child only holds pee at school or daycare?
I break down that pattern here: Toddler withholding pee at preschool — what it means and what to do
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