Nocturnal enuresis, wetting the bed, can be difficult for children and their parents to understand. Sometimes the stress increases with age, as the condition continues in the teen and even adult years. Natalie has shared her struggle and embarrassment with managing nocturnal enuresis until she reached the age of 18. If your child is struggling, they're not alone. Natalie's [...]
"I believe the old saying goes, “to dance like no one is watching.” In theory, it seems like one of the most blissful, serene experiences a person can have - in practice, it seems to be on of the hardest things that we self-obsessed humans can do. To live as if you aren’t terrified of making a [...]
"The interesting thing about constantly being judged because of things outside of your control (or at least feeling like you are) is that you eventually begin to constantly judge yourself as a preventative measure. You see the flaws - you see everything that you wish you could change before it comes to your attention by someone else. [...]
"I used to think that lying was always bad. As a ten-year-old girl who believed that the Ten Commandments were nothing to be messed with, the truth came easily and naturally, as the free spirit of a child who has nothing to hide. It wasn’t until lying became a necessity of self-preservation that my opinion began to [...]
This season tis not a reason to be held captive by incontinence. Whether you have some form of incontinence yourself or have a child struggling with the condition doesn’t mean it has to burden the holidays. Go ahead and take that family trip and enjoy some seasonal festivities with your loved one. By taking the time to plan [...]
Caring for a child with CHARGE syndrome already has a lot of unique challenges to face, as symptoms can vary greatly among patients. Because incontinence is incredibly common in children and adults with CHARGE, it can really add to the list obstacles to overcome. However, the bathroom doesn’t have to rule your child’s life. As your child grows and [...]
