3 Year old not fully trained? HELP

[Matixsmom]

He has had pooping problems he is fully pee trained, but when it comes to poop he holds it in. (which he is getting better at he has gone 2 times on the toilet) BUT WE had to give him mirilax for a little while because he was getting so backed up. HELP what do I do? Right now I am just happy when he goes so I don't push him to go on the toilet should I be pushing it more?

[elioraimmanuel]

I suggest prune juice to keep him soft. Then, scheduled toilet times, if he's not freaking out. My mom would give me a book. I also suggest adding probiotics to his diet. I give all my non-nursing children Kid's N Megaflora (megafood.com) and papaya enzymes. He'll get it, just don't let him with hold. Bowel issues effect all body systems.

[strongwoman]

Just help him to relax, no pressure, just calmness and say something like "let it go" or grunt right along with him .

[teacherpippi]

I heard an idea once that I thought was very clever- someone's son had an aversion to pooping, so they got him a remote control car to use on the toilet. He loved it and was more willing to attempt pooping!