Table of Contents
Acknowledgments xi
Introduction for Kids xiii
Introduction for Parents xv
How to Use This Book xix
Part 1 Facts About Bedwetting 1
Chapter 1 You Are Not Alone 11
Chapter 2 How Your Body Works 19
Chapter 3 Why Kids Wet the Bed 33
Chapter 4 What Type of Wetting Do You Have? 33
Chapter 5 Pop Quiz 39
Part 2 Are You Ready to Become Dry? 43
Chapter 6 Dry-Bed Homework 45
Chapter 7 Waking Up Dry Calendar 53
Chapter 8 How Big Is Your Bladder? 59
Chapter 9 Alarm Clock Test 65
Chapter 10 Family Matters 69
Part 3 Getting Set for the Program 75
Chapter 11 Scoring Your Dry-Bed Homework 77
Chapter 12 Waking Up Practice 83
Chapter 13 Bladder Exercises 89
Chapter 14 Contracts & Rewards 95
Chapter 15 You Can Do It! 101
Part 4 The Bedwetting Alarm 105
Chapter 16 The Bedwetting Alarm 107
Chapter 17 Choosing a Bedwetting Alarm 117
Chapter 18 Getting Familiar With Your Alarm 125
Chapter 19 Using Your Alarm 131
Part 5 Putting the Program Together 137
Chapter 20 Setting Up the Program 139
Chapter 21 Waking Up Dry Contract 145
Part 6 Extra Stuff for Kids 149
Chapter 22 Sleepovers 151
Chapter 23 What to Do if Someone Discovers Your Supplies 163
Chapter 24 Lifting, Pull-Ups, & Other Measures 167
Part 7 Extra Stuff for Parents 175
Chapter 25 Getting Past the Rough Spots 177
Chapter 26 Tips for Dealing With Wet Beds 195
Chapter 27 Medication 201
Chapter 28 Bedwetting Treatment According to Age 205
Appendixes 207
Appendix A Waking Up Dry Checklist 209
Appendix B Health Screening Questionnaire 211
Appendix C Bedwetting Questionnaire 213
Appendix D Extra Tips for Coaches 223
Appendix E Tips for Medical Professionals 227
Appendix F Supplemental Reading 235
Glossary 241
Index 247