It seems that parents are always preoccupied with the bowel habits of their children. I am no exception, and because I have IBD, I'm probably even worse than most parents. Is he going too much? Too little? Why is it green (or orange)? Irritable Bowel Syndrome Guide Barbara Bradley Bolen, Ph.D., tells us that constipation is a common, but challenging digestive symptom in children. She offers this parent's guide for easing constipation in children.