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Bedwetting beyond a certain age can be physically and emotional stressful for both children and their parents. Fortunately, there are a number of resources available to them - in the form of internet sites, books, professionals and even camps.
The following is a list of some internet resources where you will find lots of helpful information as well as names of books and links to related sites
www.kidshealth.org
This site is designed for kids, teens and parents and offers a variety of information
related to children's health. For more information on bedwetting for example,
type "bedwetting" in the box designed to enter a keyword on the top
left hand corner of their home page. Their section on bedwetting offers children,
teens and parents support and information. Some categories include "my
body," "dealing with feelings" and "Word! A glossary of
medical terms."
www.cyh.com
This site which caters to children, youth and women's health issues has a parenting
and child's health section, a kid's health section written for kids, a teens
health section and a young adults health section. Parents who want more information
on bedwetting, click onto the parenting and child's health section and type
in "bedwetting." Articles answer questions about why bedwetting happens,
describes what some children have said about bedwetting (in the kid's health
section) and deals with sleepovers and camp. As well as children finding the
kids health section helpful to read themselves, parents will also get greater
insight into bedwetting.
www.wikipedia.org
This site offers an extensive amount of information on a multitude of different
topics (in many different languages). To obtain more information on bedwetting
type in "bedwetting" in the box that appears on their home page. Articles
include information on causes and treatments including different types of bedwetting
alarms, when to start and tips for using a bedwetting alarm. It also offers
links to other bedwetting sites.
www.bedwettingstore.com
This site offers both information on bedwetting as well as information on products
and how to order them. Products range from books and stain removers to devices
such as bedwetting alarm systems and starter kits.
www.familydoctor.org
This site offers a variety of medical information including information from
the American Academy of Family Physicians on bedwetting.
www.campkirk.com
Camp Kirk was established in 1993 and is located near Kirkfield, Ontario. It
is a residential, overnight camp for children with Learning Disabilities, Attention
Deficit Disorders and for children with bedwetting difficulties. It caters to
children aged 6-13.
www.tipsofallsorts.com
This site, as the name suggests, offers tips of all sorts. Their bedwetting
section offers a great deal of handy tips as well as links to many other bedwetting
sites.
Rest assured that you are not alone when you visit these or any other site that offers information on bedwetting.
About the Author
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Sara Dimerman
Sara, our child and family therapist, welcomes your questions pertaining to family matters. Learn more about Sara Dimerman
