Seven Steps to Nighttime Dryness: A Practical Guide for Parents of Children with Bedwetting [Paperback]

Renee Mercer (Author), MSN (Author), CPNP (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2004

Seven Steps to Nighttime Dryness is written for parents who need assistance with helping their child achieve dryness. Written by Renee Mercer, a nurse practitioner with years of success in helping kids learn to stay dry at night, she outlines a positive, very practical approach to ending bedwetting. In seven steps, you will learn:

(1) What does and does not cause bedwetting;
(2) How to select the right time to start treatment;
(3) The treatment options available, and which is right for your child;
(4) How to choose a bedwetting alarm;
(5) How to prepare your child to begin treatment;
(6) How to effectively use a bedwetting alarm; and
(7) When to stop treatment.

This book answers hundreds of commonly asked questions that parents and children have about bedwetting and the steps to achieve dryness. It provides in depth information on what to expect when using a bedwetting alarm, how parents should respond and common childrenÂ’s responses.

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

After years of treating children with bedwetting, I noticed that the same parental questions and concerns kept occurring. Parents worried that they did something to contribute to the bedwetting or that there was something "wrong" with their child. Sometimes embarrassment kept them from seeking treatment until their child was much older, or well-meaning advice suggesting that they needed to wait "until their child grew out of it" delayed treatment. In my book, Seven Steps to Nighttime Dryness, I have outlined easy steps for families to follow in their quest for dryness. These are the same steps that I use successfully in my practice for treating children with bedwetting. The extensive question and answer section provides sought after advice for parents. This book is an essential companion when using any bedwetting alarm.

About the Author

Renee Mercer is a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with a Master's Degree specializing in the treatment of children with enuresis, or bedwetting. She sees children with bedwetting and daytime wetting in her private practice, Enuresis Associates, in Ellicott City, Maryland. Renee has more than 20 years of experience in pediatrics. She developed her interest in enuresis after appreciating the great unmet need of children with the condition. She works closely with families in their quest for dryness and has a tremendous success rate.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Brookeville Media (January 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974068802
• ISBN-13: 978-0974068800
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #43,970 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Renee Mercer is a pediatric nurse practitioner who specializes in the treatment of children with daytime and nighttime wetting. Drawing on her expertise of providing primary health care to children for 13 years, Renee founded a specialty practice, Enuresis Associates, in 2000. Renee sees children from the ages of 6 to 18 years old who are frustrated with their inability to spontaneously achieve dryness. Her successful techniques have allowed thousands of children to attend sleepovers and camps without worry.

Renee regularly speaks to professional groups who want to learn more about treating children with bedwetting. This is a topic that they didn't teach you much about during your medical or nursing education but one that comes up regularly during medical visits or in the camp/school nurse's office.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for parents with children with enuresis, December 19, 2003

By 

Juan Cardenas "huatusco" (Columbus, Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Seven Steps to Nighttime Dryness: A Practical Guide for Parents of Children with Bedwetting (Paperback)

Nighttime Dryness is an excellent book on bedwetting. It is concise, easy to read and understand, and fills a void. It is very systematic in the information given to parents as to how to deal with the problem of bedwetting and it is very logical and reasonable. It addresses the various methods for the treatment of bedwetting and clearly states that the use of the alarm is not only effective and curative but is also much cheaper than medication. It addresses many of the questions that parents have about the problem and gives very straight forward information as to what one can expect.
As a pediatrician I will definitely recommend this book to all my patients who have children with bedwetting problems.
Juan Cardenas M.D., Ph.D.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Book that changed our lives!, August 29, 2005

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Mary Lou "Mary" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Seven Steps to Nighttime Dryness: A Practical Guide for Parents of Children with Bedwetting (Paperback)

I read this book cover to cover in one sitting because it was so applicable to my family. My two children, ages 7 and 9 were bedwetters, and I had a lot of unanswered questions-such as when you should worry, what I should do, the best treatments available, and why it is so common. These and many other questions were answered by reading this book.

I purchased a bedwetting alarm (after reading the helpful comparison chart, I knew which one to buy), and used it on both of my children. I am so happy to see that they both are now dry at night and are free to spend the night away from home. No more pull-ups at my house. I highly recommend this book to any parents of children with bedwetting.

--A satisfied parent

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Seven Steps to Nightime Dryness, January 5, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Seven Steps to Nighttime Dryness: A Practical Guide for Parents of Children with Bedwetting (Paperback)

After hearing my daughter tell her friend that she wasn't allowed on sleep overs, I knew it was time to do something about her bedwetting. She made up that story to escape the embarrassment of wetting at her friend's house. I felt like I had failed her as a mother. We are now in treatment following Renee's advice. What a joy it is to see my daughter's new found confidence. Thank you Renee!!!