Season 2 Episode #7: Poos, Wees, Farts and Bums Chat: Why Kids Love Toilet Talk

2025-04-22

In this episode, we’re talking all things wees, poos, bums and farts – why kids are obsessed, what’s actually developmentally normal, and when to lean in or set a boundary. We also touch on when toilet humour crosses into sexualised behaviour, and how to tell what’s age-appropriate curiosity versus something that might need more support. We mention this brilliant resource from STOP that helps parents navigate developmentally typical sexual behaviour:👉 stop.org.nz/tools-to-help Got a question...

In this episode, we’re talking all things wees, poos, bums and farts – why kids are obsessed, what’s actually developmentally normal, and when to lean in or set a boundary. We also touch on when toilet humour crosses into sexualised behaviour, and how to tell what’s age-appropriate curiosity versus something that might need more support.

We mention this brilliant resource from STOP that helps parents navigate developmentally typical sexual behaviour:
👉 stop.org.nz/tools-to-help

Got a question or want to share your own toilet talk chaos? Come find us on Instagram at @youvegotthispodcast

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