Waking Up Dry: A Guide to Help Children Overcome Bedwetting

by Howard J. Bennett

Written in a child-friendly tone that mirrors a one-on-one conversation with Dr. Bennett, this self-help guide is designed to assist children in conquering bedwetting. Although appropriate for parents and caregivers, the conversations and activities are meant for children to read alone or with a parent. Full of practical tips and a specific program for overcoming this embarrassing condition, this guide covers topics such as waking-up practice, bedwetting alarms, and how to handle sleepovers. Cartoon characters Bladder Man (a superhero) and Nephron put a humorous spin on the subject and help explain the causes of bedwetting, and numerous examples of others that share the condition show children that they are not the only ones who are affected. Simple activities keep children engaged and help them grasp how their urinary system functions, while Q&A sections provide more detailed information for parents.

Genres: Parenting

241 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Jennifer Shackleford · Rating 2 out of 5]

Present this more organized!

I'm sure this is good info but I have never been more frustrated about a book then this one - you gave all of these things to do in a long narrative format and now that I'm at the end - I have to go back and decipher all of this info and try to come up with a written plan - next time provide a checklist and schedule at the end - no busy working parent has time to try to figure all of the things that to be done and in what order - publish a companion workbook or something please! Bladder attention, water gulping, alarm test etc etc etc and that's before you get started - not to mention everything you need to do once you get started.

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this book so that I can help my daughter to wake up to pee at night. I have finished the book, and really enjoyed it. The program is laid out step-by-step with reasonable expectations. I have not yet implemented any steps, so I am not reviewing the actual program, but the book was extremely easy to read, all steps outlined, possible difficulties are addressed and many points are reiterated and reviewed. Well-written. Wish me luck :)

[Allison Marsh · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book had some really strange techniques for overcoming bedwetting, like crazy bedtime alarms that attach to underwear, etc etc. Some of these ideas just seem unrealistic. However, at the same time towards the end of the book it has more practical tips. Its an ok book, nothing to rant and rave about.

[Char · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really fun jokes and cartoons! Down-to-earth advice! Interesting stats! The only down side of this book is that it jumps back and forth a bit. It is not a linear read.

I'll let you know down the road if it works. We are in the implementation process now!

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