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.

Review

"Dr. Bennett's gentle and humorous style comes through loud and clear in the pages of this superb book. I highly recommend this book for children, parents, and healthcare professionals. It's the best I've seen yet."
—Lawrence A. Vitualano, Ph.D., associate clinical professor of psychology, Child Study Center, Yale University

"An excellent book that will help motivated families deal with bedwetting in a positive, constructive manner."
—A. Barry Belman, M.D., professor of urology and pediatrics, George Washington University School of Medicine; Chairman Emeritus, department of urology, Children's National Medical Center

"Humor, practical advice, and troubleshooting tips are combined to bring Dr. Bennett’s highly successful bedwetting program to life. Parents and kids will praise this book.”
—Howard Fischer, MD, FAAP, Chief, Division of Ambulatory Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Children’s Hospital of Michigan

"Most books on bedwetting give parents ways to help their children, but a new book from the American Academy of Pediatrics called Waking Up Dry outlines a program not only for parents, but for children as well. It deals with individual variations in motivation and preferences, and stresses the child as an active participant in solving the problem."
—Woman’s Day "Child-friendly language, real-life stories, humor, and cartoons actively engage young participants in a program proven beneficial for 25 years." —Washington Parent

Contents

Introduction
Part 1 Facts About Bedwetting
Part 2 Are You Ready to Become Dry?
Part 3 Getting Set for the Program
Part 4 The Bedwetting Alarm
Part 5 Putting the Program Together
Part 6 Extra Stuff for Kids
Part 7 Extra Stuff for Parents
Appendices
Index