Ep. 255: Dr. Meg on Bedwetting: Understanding and Solving a Common Issue

Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg Meeker

Dr. Meg Meeker

Kids & Family, Education, Parenting, Self-improvement

4.6 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 24 November 2024

⏱️ 17 minutes

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Summary

Bedwetting is a common and often misunderstood issue that many families face, especially with boys. Drawing on her extensive experience as a pediatrician, Dr. Meg Meeker dedicates this solo episode to unpacking the causes, misconceptions, and practical solutions for managing bedwetting. She reassures parents that this is not their child’s fault and highlights the role genetics often play. Dr. Meeker shares actionable tips, such as using mattress covers, addressing underlying health conditions like constipation or infections, and considering tools like bed monitors or medication. She also emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive, blame-free environment to help children navigate embarrassment and build confidence. Key Moments: 00:00 Introduction to Bedwetting 00:21 Understanding Bedwetting 00:41 Causes and Misconceptions 02:01 Practical Solutions for Parents 03:11 Medical Considerations 05:20 Addressing Constipation 08:16 Medication and Bed Monitors 11:45 Final Tips and Encouragement Need parenting help? Grab a coaching spot with Dr. Meg Meeker! Watch today’s episode 📺 and follow us 📲 Our Sponsors: Stay warm this season with Heat Holders®—from thermal socks to cozy hats, gloves, and layers, they’ve got you covered. Get 15% off at heatholders.com with code “DRMEG” and free shipping on orders over $25! Breathe easier, live better with AirDoctor! Head to airdoctorpro.com, use promo code DRMEG, and you’ll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! Clear hormonal & cystic acne with no side effects with Phyla Biotics. Enter code DRMEEKER at checkout and start your journey to healthier skin. Build a better you, one brick at a time with Field of Greens. No extracts, no lab-made stuff, just whole, organic fruits and vegetables. Visit fieldofgreens.com and use promo code DRMEG for free rush shipping and 15% off your first order. Wild Interest, where the magic happens when kids run the show. Find it wherever you get your podcasts. It’s wild! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:32.1	parenting great kids, bedwetting is more common amongst girls than boys.
0:38.4	A lot of parents are embarrassed by it.
0:40.8	A lot of parents feel their kids need a psychiatrist.
0:44.0	They don't.
0:45.8	Welcome to Parenting Great Kids.
0:48.1	Here's your host, Dr. Meg Meeker.
0:51.3	Today I'm going to do something I rarely do.
0:53.9	I'm going to talk about regular kid problems that parents deal with.
0:59.3	And today I'm going to talk about bedwetting. It's a very common problem. And a lot of parents are embarrassed by it.
1:06.8	A lot of parents feel their kids need a psychiatrist. They don't.
1:11.3	A lot of parents feel that bedwetting is done intentionally by kids who have an underlying
1:18.7	emotional problem or they're mad at their parents or whatever.
1:21.4	Don't make it that complicated.
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