Potty training seems to incite fear and stress among parents. And with all the horror stories we read and hear from family, friends, neighbors, etc…it’s no wonder. It doesn’t help that there’s a stark paucity of science to support one strategy over the other. Even timing is up for debate. So, what’s a potty training…
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Tag Archive: Bedwetting
Day 2: top 5 in print for 2011
One very interesting discovery I’ve made since becoming a columnist for my local newspaper, The Sacramento Bee, is that a lot of grandparents read my column. How awesome is that? They are the ones I typically hear from around town and I get a kick when they tell me they cut the articles out for…
Follow up on bedwetting: feeling humiliated and the sleep link
Since this past Tuesday’s Dr.Mom column in The Sacramento Bee, where I discussed bedwetting and encouraged parents to try to relax and not worry so much; I’ve had several e-mails and comments. Two of which I believe deserve more attention, so I will expand on those today. Feeling Humiliated The first comment that really got…
Revealing the truth about bedwetting
Bed-wetting elicits feelings of guilt, helplessness, and shame among children and parents. Yet, it is benign and commonplace. How common? Fifteen percent of 5-year-olds will experience it. There is no need for guilt, shame – or worry, for that matter. Dr. Mom is here to debunk the common myths surrounding bed-wetting and reveal the truth….
Bothered by Bedwetting
Dear Dr.Mom My son, who will be eight in March still wets the bed nightly. The only time he doesn’t have a wet pull-up in the morning is when I get up several times during the night and take him to the bathroom. His doctor says he’ll probably outgrow it. But, it’s bothering him a…
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