🌟 As the school year wraps up, I’ve been seeing more kids in my Pediatric Gastroenterology clinic with morning abdominal pain and cramping, spending excessive time in the bathroom without fully evacuating, only to return 30 minutes later. This sounds like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), often triggered by stress. 🌟 To help manage this, I’ve been emphasizing stress reduction, mindfulness, 6-8 hours of sleep, staying hydrated, and eating plenty of fiber. Let’s take care of our children’s gut hea