How to help children deal with negative emotions when wetting the bed

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Expressions of negative emotions have been shown to make bed-wetting in young children worse. So does that mean that negative emotions or stress in children and bedwetting have a connection? The answer is no. Bedwetting is common in young children. Stress and anxiety may not help reduce bed wetting, but it can make bedwetting in children worse.
As children grow older, they become more and more self-aware about everything in life, including bed-wetting at night. Children in this age group are faced with many negative emotions, such as feelings of shame and embarrassment for wetting the bed.
During this period, children need encouragement and support from their parents and here are some ways parents can provide emotional support so that children can get through this stage soon. .

1. What to do when children feel ashamed of themselves because they wet the bed?

No matter how often a child's parents reassure their child that wetting the bed is something they can't control and it's not their fault, many of these children may still feel embarrassed or ashamed of themselves. Dear. To address a child's real concerns, parents should be ready to confront and explain to their children some of the following things children often say:
If a child says “There is something wrong with me when I constant bed-wetting.” Again, reassure your child that it's completely normal to wet the bed - that some children's bodies take longer to keep them completely dry at night. Emphasize to children that this is not their fault at all, "it's not you, but your body is not developed enough to be able to control this condition well." In particular, genetic factors are also involved. related to children wetting the bed when their parents also wet the bed frequently as a child If the child gets frustrated and says "Maybe you're the only kid who still wets the bed." Give your child some information about According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, about 5 million children in the United States regularly wet their beds, including 10% of 7-year-olds and 5% of 10-year-olds. Put the numbers in context the child can understand. yes: At the age of 7, 1 in 10 kids That means it's possible that there are peers in your child's class, on his or her soccer team, or on his Boy Scouts team. a problem with them If your child feels down "You can't sleep through the night or go camping with your peers because they'll find out you're still bedwetting" Missing out on overnight picnics friends Age to explore the world is a difficult thing for children. Acknowledge your child's concerns and then offer some practical solutions, such as packing disposable underwear and placing it in the bottom of a backpack your child is carrying. It will help your child feel more confident on the field trip If he says "Don't tell anyone you wet the bed!" Assure your child that you won't tell anyone who doesn't need to know, but point out that sometimes it's important to tell other adults who can help - like a child's grandparents if children spend the night at their home. Parents should also remind children that their children's relatives, parents, friends and teachers may know that other children often wet the bed, but they respect it and do not reveal it to anyone.

2. What to do when your child is worried that he or she will be teased for bedwetting?

Being teased and even just scared of being teased about wetting the bed are legitimately common concerns among children. Therefore, parents should have some ways to encourage their children to reduce anxiety and stress about this issue:
If the child says: "I'm afraid you guys will make fun of me if they find out I'm still wet on the bed ." Parents should help children find methods to deal with teasing, in case the worst fear that the child does not want comes true. Remind your child that other kids tease them because they want to see them react, so ignoring the tease and walking away can be an effective way to stop teasing. If your child really wants to respond to teasing from her friends, prepare her for some possible scenarios at home. Children find that the more prepared they are, the easier it is to stay calm. Practice can help children feel confident enough to say something real and to the point in their conversation. To a friend, your child might say, "'This happens to a lot of kids. You're nice, so I know you're not going to make fun of me, right?" If another child finds out they're camping with disposable underwear, they might say, "Yes, I wear these because I'm a good night sleeper and sometimes my body just doesn't wake me up. I'm going to the bathroom." And there's always a challenging sentence accompanying it, "So what?"

If the child says, "I don't want to go to school." When a child who is normally happy in the morning suddenly feels heavy, complains of abdominal pain, has problems with schoolwork, or wants to quit extracurricular activities, it may indicate that the child is being teased. tease or bully. Don't deny or clarify your child's concerns. Try to figure out what's going on. Talk to your child's teacher to see if they've observed anything and ask for their feedback and help. If a child says, “I'm sick of my sister/brother making fun of me.” In fact, maybe parents can't stop other kids from making fun of their siblings for wetting the bed, but they do. it's okay to make rules if necessary that teasing is not encouraged.If teasing happens, talk to the sibling of the child being offended. How it feels to be teased Explain that getting the bed wet doesn't mean his brother/sister is embarrassing - it just means their body takes longer to stay dry Stay dry at night Emphasize the importance of never teasing a sibling about wetting the bed in front of other children Bedwetting is a common problem for children under 7 years of age, even Even until they're 10. For kids who are grown and self-conscious, bedwetting can be frustrating, embarrassing, and frustrating for their parents. rarely mentioned in conversations between children of the same age or even among family members. However, this can make children with bedwetting feel stressed, ashamed and always have low self-esteem. What parents need to do is have clear conversations with their children and come up with solutions to deal with negative emotions when they wet the bed.

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