Helping your children control their nighttime problems

It's true that you get a certain sense of independence when you're old enough to go to school, without a parent around for most of the day. School-aged children decide what they'll have for dinner, figure out how to get to class, plan where they'll meet their friends, and accomplish many other important tasks with minimal adult supervision.

Children aged between 5 and 11 are fully aware of this autonomy to control their urination.

Like all of us, they love feeling in control . No one tries to manage every minute of their time. But in a new or challenging situation, autonomy can lead to feelings of isolation. This can be frightening and frightening. In their minds, grown-ups can manage on their own.

Children are no different from us . Most people feel safer when they know they have some control over the world around them. This sense of control is an essential part of the development that takes place during the school years. All children yearn for it, and parents are eager to show them how to achieve it.

But, like all of us, children sometimes face situations beyond their control. Naturally, they can struggle to cope with these obstacles. They need the help of a parent who can show them how to manage stressful situations effectively while preserving their independence.

Generally, the technique involves finding something they can control and teaching them how to master it. As they gain confidence, children will be ready to try new approaches. This strategy helps maintain the parent's loving and encouraging role.

Bedwetting in a child of this age can present a challenge for both the parent and the child.

The child is old enough to feel uneasy about what they perceive as a lack of control. (Medically speaking, this has nothing to do with willpower or bad habits.) It is very important for parents to communicate with their child to help them understand that it is not their fault and that they do not have to face the problem alone. The parent's role is to help the child regain their sense of control.

• First, approach the problem with sensitivity and discretion (do not bring up the subject during a Thanksgiving meal in front of family or friends).
• Then show your child that you are going to tackle the problem together, as a team.
• Decide together if you want to talk to the doctor and consult the Internet to find out more.
• For many children, simply trying a protective product like absorbent underwear or diapers is enough to allow them to wake up in a dry bed and regain that feeling of control.