Waking Up Dry: A Guide to Help Children Overcome Bedwetting [Paperback]

Howard J. Bennett MD FAAP (Author)

Book Description

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.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"I highly recommend this book for children, parents, and health care professionals. It's the best I've seen yet." —Lawrence A. Vitualano, Ph.D., associate clinical professor of psychology, Child Study Center, Yale University

"Humor, practical advice, and troubleshooting tips bring Dr. Bennett’s highly successful bedwetting program to life." —Howard Fischer, MD, FAAP, Chief, Division of Ambulatory Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, Children’s Hospital of Michigan

"Deals with individual variations in motivation, 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

About the Author

Howard J. Bennett, MD, FAAP., has been a board-certified pediatrician for 25 years. He has counseled families, taught, and published within the medical community on bedwetting. He lives in Washington, D.C.

Product Details

• Paperback: 241 pages
• Publisher: American Academy Of Pediatrics; 1 edition (July 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581101562
• ISBN-13: 978-1581101560
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #101,914 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dry in 8 Weeks, September 1, 2005

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This review is from: Waking Up Dry: A Guide to Help Children Overcome Bedwetting (Paperback)

My 6-year-old daughter enjoyed reading Waking Up Dry and participated enthusiastically in all the activities suggested by Dr. Bennett. I was initially skeptical about whether she could get through a 240-page book about bedwetting. However, the book became part of our bedtime story routine and provided valuable information that helped me and my husband support her as she learned to stay dry all night. Dr. Bennett's conversational text reassured my daughter that other children shared the same problem and encouraged her that she could become the boss of her body. She giggled as we read about the adventures of the book's cartoon superheroes, Bladderman and Nephron, and she loved earning rewards for completing different parts of the program. My daughter became dry about 8 weeks after we started the program and has been dry ever since.
Lauren K.

29 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not sure why people liked this, May 30, 2008

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M. Jones "nothing witty" (Oklahoma) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Waking Up Dry: A Guide to Help Children Overcome Bedwetting (Paperback)

This book basically tells you to go and buy a bedwetting alarm. It doesn't have any actual tips on getting your kid dry any other way. I checked it out from the library thinking the "program" might be something to try before we spent the $70+ on the alarm. I would have been angry if I bought this book only to have it tell me over halfway through that the "program" is to use a bed wetting alarm. This book is just to answer questions for people who don't know how to use google search.

25 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practical guide for children abd parents, July 13, 2005

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This review is from: Waking Up Dry: A Guide to Help Children Overcome Bedwetting (Paperback)

Given the pace of family practice, I often don't have enough time to deal with problems such as bedwetting. "Waking Up Dry" is a terrific book that provides a lot of information in a clear and concise manner that not only explains why children wet the bed, but also what they can do to fix the problem. The book is brimming with practical tips that make it easier to treat the condition. For example, this is the first book I've seen that gives children advice on how to handle sleepovers or what to do if someone discovers their bedwetting supplies by accident. Children will also enjoy the cartoon characters and humor that make the book fun to read. I will enthusiastically recommend this book to all of my patients who suffer with this medical problem. Joseph Cama, M.D.