How can I help my son overcome his fear of sleepovers? Expert Bedwetting Advice.

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Pediatrician

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My 12-year-old son has a lot of accidents, so we have started using GOODNITES® Underpants. One night he was at a sleepover and some children made fun of him for using GOODNITES® Underpants. Now he is afraid to go to sleepovers. How can I reassure him to go to more sleepovers with friends he trusts?

Answer

This is a tough question because preteens and teens can be very insensitive. I'd suggest that your son pick one friend that he can trust to try a sleepover with again. Begin by having the sleepover at your house so you can monitor it and see how it goes. In addition, I'd suggest speaking to the other child's parent to make sure that this child has been prepared for the issue.

Also, prepare your child for how to discuss bedwetting if it comes up with his friends. It is possible that your child won't find another boy with whom he feels safe to have a sleepover right away. If this is the case, don't force the issue. Give him time, and continue trying to find one or two children he trusts.

Susan Bartell
Psychologist

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