Control your emotions to sleep better

Nighttime accidents bring up a lot of emotions for me - and not good ones! I don't like messes, and I hate unmaking and remaking beds. So when I come across a mess of wet sheets in the morning, or discover them while putting the kids to bed, I admit I sometimes have to take a deep breath to keep my displeasure in check. I know it's not rational for me to get angry at my child for something they can't control, but we parents are human. Still, I know we all sleep better if I control my emotions and don't lose my temper. Here are some tips I've discovered for keeping my emotions in check when bedwetting: Remember, they are still children. There are times when I wish my child would “just be done” with nighttime accidents. It sometimes helps to remember that when my son was a baby, I would never have gotten mad at him over a wet diaper, knowing there was nothing he could do about it. Now that he looks, acts, and talks like a grown-up in so many ways, it’s easy to forget that he’s still growing, and he still needs my patience and support as his body catches up with his brain. Think of bedtime as a time to build and strengthen emotional bonds. Take a few moments to make sure your child has used the bathroom, bundle them up, and talk to them. All of this will help them feel better about the night ahead. Addressing bedwetting directly is often the best approach. Try saying something like, "I know you're going to try really hard to stay dry tonight, but I want you to know it's okay if you have an accident." This can be a good way to remind your child—and yourself—that no matter what, you're proud of them and know they're doing their best. Be prepared. When bedwetting doesn't occur every night, it's tempting to put on a mattress cover and hope for the best. But when accidents still occur fairly frequently, it's stressful for both child and parent to worry about whether or not the night will go well. Absorbent underwear offers peace of mind for children, parents, and families, and avoids a stressful, messy, and unpleasant "surprise" in the morning.