According to Dr. Matthew Ruderman, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist at Providence Saint John’s Child and Family Development Center, there are two types of enuresis. “Primary enuresis is when ...

"Mom, dad? I'm wet." Parents quickly spring into action when they hear these words. Changing wet sheets and comforting an upset or embarrassed child isn't fun for anyone in the middle of the night.

Millions of children struggle with bed-wetting. As a pediatrician, I understand the stress and frustration that bed-wetting can have on families. For some kids, wetting the bed can be embarrassing and ...

You’ve successfully potty trained your child. At this point, you’re probably relieved to no longer be dealing with diapers or training pants. Unfortunately, bed-wetting is a common occurrence in many ...

Bedwetting affects millions of children and is more common—and more misunderstood—than most parents realize. Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, breaks the silence around nighttime accidents and explores ...

For kids under 7, bed wetting is fairly common. It's a medical condition where the brain isn't communicating with the bladder at night. Pediatricians say drinking fluids earlier in the day will help ...

Bedwetting is more common than you would think. But it's often something parents and kids don't want to talk about because it can be embarrassing. Pediatrician Dr. Cindy Gellner talks about why a ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 7-year-old son wets the bed most nights. He doesn’t have accidents during the day. I’m wondering if I should have him seen by a physician, or if this is considered normal for some ...

For millions of kids, bed-wetting is a normal part of growing up. According to The Mayo Clinic, bed-wetting affects about one of every four children at age 5, and boys make up two-thirds of this group ...

Social distancing restrictions mean some parents and children are spending more time together as families. At the same time, we’re feeling the stressful demands of working from home while ...

The sound of distressed crying wakes you in the middle of the night. Your child stands in the doorway, pajamas soaked, face crumpled with embarrassment and confusion. “I dreamed I was in the bathroom, ...