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IBS for Parents

The following sites may help you better understand what your child is experiencing, how to seek support for them (and yourself!), and their healthcare needs.

About Kids GI Health (IFFGD)

Includes brief descriptions of general characteristics, treatments and Q&A suggested for common symptoms and gastrointestinal (GI) functional or motility disorders in children.
www.aboutkidsgi.org

IFFGD for Children

Gastrointestinal Disorders in Children.
http://www.iffgd.org/site/gi-disorders/kids-teens

Irritable Bowel Syndrome Fact Sheet Coping at School (IBS Network)

A guide for children, parents and teachers.
http://www.ibsnetwork.org.uk/JuniorNetwork/coping_at_school.doc

Helping Children Cope with Trauma or Disaster (IFFGD)

We all struggle to comprehend and cope with trauma or disasters. Here is some information to help children and teens cope.
http://www.iffgd.org/site/learning-center/support-groups

Packing a Lunch for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (About.com)

Packing a lunch for students with IBS requires a little creativity!
http://ibscrohns.about.com/cs/ibsrecipes/a/lunchibs.htm