Constipation in children is increasing. To prevent long-term gut issues, parents need to act early and identify constipation symptoms.

Mom Olivia questioned herself, wondering whether she was projecting anxiety onto a normal phase of toddler clinginess.

MiraLAX (polyethylene glycol 3350) is a brand-name drug used for constipation in adults and certain children. MiraLAX comes as a dissolvable powder that’s typically taken once per day. It’s available ...