We worry about what a child will become tomorrow, yet we forget that he is someone today.  ~Stacia Tauscher


If you are worried or frustrated and ready to pull out your hair, while thinking to yourself, "I thought potty training was over," relax, take a deep breath and read on. 

There are many ways to treat secondary bed-wetting.   What is important here, is for you to understand that there may be some emotional issues involved so it would be A little understanding goes a long way.a good idea for you to speak with a mental health therapist or counselor. He/she will  want to know any pertinent information about your child's history from birth to the present, so that there can be an accurate assessment of the situation. Make sure that you find a psychologist that you are comfortable with.

Many therapists employ the technique of behavior modification to alleviate this troublesome problem. This approach has been quite helpful because it uses positive reinforcement, rather than negative.
  • Display a chart in a place that is easily accessible to your child, perhaps on the refrigerator.
  • Put dates along the top, or anywhere you like and on mornings when he/sheBed wetting help is dry add a star, or sticker so that everyone can see it.
  •  It is very crucial that all family members, including siblings, give praise by complimenting, hugging, or anything else that you feel is acceptable.
  • Many little ones respond well to a point system. Each morning that they are dry they receive a point, after they have accumulated a certain amount, they can be cashed in for some type of treat that appeals to them.
  • An older child can keep a record or diary of his/her own, rather than using a chart.
Talk to your child In order for bed-wetting to be completely eradicated, you need therapeutic counseling, as well as behavior modification.  You must be able to understand the underlying emotional issues that caused enuresis in the first place so that they are not manifested in another way. Most children with this problem tend to have  low self-esteem, you have to work on building their self concept.  This will occur when they see that they are getting better.

Some other techniques used are:
  • Limit the amount of fluids consumed after dinner.
  • When your child is almost finished urinating have him/her stop the water from coming to a count of 10. This teaches them bladder control.
  • Have your tyke lie on the bed and picture getting up in the middle of the night to urinate if their bladder is full.
  • Set up a nightly wake up schedule to urinate.
  • Where to purchase wet stopUse Wet Stop which is an alarm system that is triggered when a few drops of water are registered on a pad, waking up your child so they can use the bathroom.
  • Hypnotherapy has also been used for children aged 5 and older, but it is only successful if the child is motivated to stop this behavior. The therapist gives a post-hypnotic suggestion, telling the child to wake up and go to the bathroom when they feel the urge.
Next up, I would like to discuss some alternative medicine techniques such as homeopathic remedies, herbal teas, and other natural healing methods. These options relieve some of the underlying emotional factors causing enuresis.
Please be sure that you check with your physician, naturopathic doctor, holistic practitioner or therapist before using any of these remedies.

St. John's Wort Tea helps to stop depression, anxiety and restlessness that  lead to sleep disorders such as bed-wetting.
  • Put 1 cup of boiling water over 1 tbsp of St. John's Wort
  • Let sit for 10 minutes and strain.
  • Give your little one 1 cup a day (not before bedtime), for 3-4 weeks.
Flower Essences can be a very effective remedy.
  • Cherry-plum can help a child who is wetting the bed due to stress.
  • Combine 4 drops in a glass of water.
  • Have your child drink this mixture 4 times a day.
Sweet Sumac Root is an herb that may be effective as it has an astringent effect on the bladder and may alleviate bed-wetting.
  • Give your child 20 drops of  Sweet Sumac tincture 2-3 times a day.
  • This product may be purchased at health food stores, some pharmacies, or online.
Homeopathic Remedies are also effective and have no side-effects. Please consult your homeopath for correct dosages.
As a last resort there are conventional drugs that your doctor may prescribe but most of them have side-effects. So I would be very careful about using them for my child. In most instances, bed-wetting can be alleviated with patience, understanding and the other methods that I have mentioned.
One last note before I conclude is that many children who have this condition feel guilty, depressed, ashamed and anxious. They are unhappy about their problem andWhere to get help. don't like themselves very much. So, please, do not punish, scold or hit them since it isn't their fault and they need to realize this. Harshness only leads to other emotional and behavioral issues.  To quote a Beatles's song, "all you need is love", a little patience, compassion, and understanding to help your child through this troublesome time.

Remember to hug your child!


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