For Young People
For ages 5-12
I have a sleepover but I still wet the bed?
Not to worry lots of children wet the bed, you will probably grow out of it but you need to speak to your school nurse for some more information. The school nurse sees lots of children about bedwetting. The school nurse will have a chat with you about your drinking and going to the toilet. You and your parent can see the school nurse at school or at a clinic.
I have a problems with my teeth?
Your parent needs to take you to the dentist to check your teeth are growing well, they will teach you how to look after your teeth, but do remember to brush your teeth in the morning and before bedtime. Try not to have fizzy sweet drinks or too much fruit juice but try water or milk instead.
I feel worried about something?
Find someone you can have a chat too don’t ever be afraid to talk about it. At school it could be your teacher or your school nurse and at home have a chat with your parent. If the person you tell is not listening then tell someone else who can help. You can also call Childline 0800 1111.
For ages 13-19
I am worried about a friend
If you are worried about someone, it can help to talk about it. Try and talk to your friend and ask them to tell you what is wrong.
It might be very difficult for them to speak about what is wrong, especially if they are scared or worried about what will happen if they do talk so help them with reassurance and by knowing that you are there when they are ready. They may not want to talk to you directly so suggest that they talk to a teacher or someone else they trust about what is happening or even write it down to give to someone.
It might be very difficult for them to speak about what is wrong, especially if they are scared or worried about what will happen if they do talk so help them with reassurance and by knowing that you are there when they are ready. They may not want to talk to you directly so suggest that they talk to a teacher or someone else they trust about what is happening or even write it down to give to someone.
I am embarrassed that I still wet the bed
It is not unusual that young people still wet the bed for a number of reasons, most of which can be managed and none which should be left or ignored. You can come and speak to your school nurse in school or you can visit you GP, if seeing your school nurse in school may be embarrassing you can see them at a local clinic. What you discuss with the school nurse about bedwetting will remain confidential.
To start off, you can help yourself by stopping all fizzy drink and dark drinks(blackcurrant juice), in the day drink 6-8 glasses of water and then stop all drinks an hour before going to bed, go to the toilet before you go to bed this will help to empty your bladder
More information can be found on the ERIC website.
To start off, you can help yourself by stopping all fizzy drink and dark drinks(blackcurrant juice), in the day drink 6-8 glasses of water and then stop all drinks an hour before going to bed, go to the toilet before you go to bed this will help to empty your bladder
More information can be found on the ERIC website.
Last updated25 Oct 2024