In addition to following a physician’s treatment recommendations, parents can make some simple lifestyle changes at home to help their child deal with encopresis. For example, they can set a regular bathroom time (e.g., after meals). Parents can also encourage a child to drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration and eat a diet rich in fiber, fruits, and vegetables. It may help parents to keep a diary of their child’s eating and toilet habits so that they can notice and record improvements.