Bedwetting
by adminBedwetting is an extremely common problem that many children face each night. In fact, about 15% of six-year olds wet the bed. This can continue into the pre-teen years.
No one knows what causes bedwetting. It carries with it a stigma; some people mistakenly believe that bedwetting is a symptom of some deep emotional distress. This is rarely ever the case. Bedwetting does seem to have a genetic factor, as children of former bedwetters are much more likely to wet the bed themselves.
This can be an embarassing and traumatic experience for a child, but it doesn’t have to be. Your child shouldn’t be made to feel that they are in trouble, or that you are disgusted with them, when they wet the bed. They really have no control over this action.
Instead, reinforce your love for your chid and speak positively to them about the day that they will grow out of their habit. It might make your child feel better to hear stories about relatives who outgrew their bedwetting. They should begin to understand that this is a normal part of growing up.
If your child is uncomfortable at sleepovers, don’t force them to go. It is not necessary (and is actually very disruptive) to wake your child during the night to urinate in the toilet. This will not stop the bedwetting, and will only result in a lack of sleep for all involved.
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