Waking Up Dry. A Guide to Help Children Overcome Bedwetting

Customer Reviews

our key to success

2008-09-22
Before reading Dr. Bennett's book my nearly-6-year-old son went from wetting 3-4 times a night to being dry every night instead. Since my child was young, I liked that it offered fun ways to find out if he was ready for the program. Although I had to read the book with him, he was very excited to try. The lively manner in which it is written was encouraging. We both enjoyed learning why bedwetting happens and doing the "waking up practice" and "bladder attention". We had a few setbacks, but we used the suggested steps to deal with them and experienced success in 2 months. I believe that the combined visualization and behavioral components really helped. When we ran into a problem that wasn't addressed in the book we went to the website and got additional help. The confidence my son gained from becoming dry at night has transferred over to other parts of his life. I'm so glad that we used this book.

Amazed and Thankful

2008-08-15
The doctor told us he would grow out of it but as he approched his 10th birthday I decided to do some research of my own and bought this book and started the program. It has been 6 weeks, he only wet 6 times within the first 3 weeks and he has been dry now for 3 weeks straight. We are amazed. I wish I would have done something sooner.

Not sure why people liked this

2008-05-30
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.

Excellent book

2007-07-28
This is the ONLY book you will need to help your child become dry! Dr. Bennett made it so fun and easy to follow for both my daughter and me. My daughter is 7 and was very excited when we started reading the book together and planning out our program. Dr. Bennett explained everything, from the physiological to the psychological in a way that was interesting and engaging for both of us. I would read the book late at night and always find something useful to review with her the next day. The hardest part was seeing my daughter get disappointed when she would be wet after several dry nights, but Dr. Bennett tells you how to deal with every possible situation in a light, easy to understand way, so that you, as a parent, can procede with the confidence that your child needs from you. This book and the whole experience has created a precious memory and a special bond between me and my daughter. My daughter was completely dry in 3 months. Thank you, Dr. Bennett!!!

Waking Up Dry: A Guide to Help Children Overcome Bedwetting

2007-03-08
This book is written for kids but parents will learn alot, too. My 9 year old loved it. Dr Bennett begins by describing how common bedwetting is among grade school aged kids. He gives simple statistics that helped my son feel that his problem was shared by many kids, probably other 9 year olds in his class! Even though our family has been through medication, alarms, diet changes and fluid restricting for over two years (yes, two years) we learned a tremendous amount. My hunch is that kids younger than 7 years of age might find the reading level above their ability, so maybe reading to the child might be the answer. I loved it and so does Sam, age 9 1/2.

Helpful strategies for a tough problem

2006-08-16

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.

Great Results

2006-05-23
At the request of my daughter about 3 weeks before her 6th birthday, my daughter asked for help to get dry by her birthday. I bought this book and, within two-three weeks, we were dry. My daughter and I read the relevant part of the book once, discussed it several times before going to bed and, poof, we were dry after keeping the chart for 2 weeks. The book was fun, relevant, easy to use, not overly academic and proved that, where there is a will (and some good academics behind you such as this book), you are golden. Looking forward to my 4 year old's turn.

A Great Bedwetting Book

2005-10-23
"Waking Up Dry is an outstanding resource for parents and children; it alleviates the negative feelings associated with bedwetting and carefully outlines successful treatment plans to help children become dry at night. Waking Up Dry is a book that all doctors who treat bedwetting should recommend to their patients." Preston Smith, MD FAAP FACS, Pediatric Urologist

Dry in 8 Weeks

2005-09-02
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.

Practical guide for children abd parents

2005-07-13
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.