Q&A: How can I get my child to be potty trained at night? — Securely Attached

Beyond the Sessions is answering YOUR parenting questions! In this episode, Dr. Rebecca Hershberg, Dr. Emily Upshur, and I talk about...

Why staying dry overnight is very different from daytime potty training, and what many potty training books get wrong.
The surprising reason some children simply aren't biologically ready, no matter how motivated they or their parents are.
How to recognize the difference between a child who needs more practice and one who simply needs more time.
The low-pressure approach that can actually make nighttime potty training feel easier for everyone.
Small ways to build your child's confidence and independence, even if they're still waking up wet.
Why paying attention to your child's internal body signals may matter more than sticker charts or rewards.
When bedwetting is still completely within the range of typical development, and when it's worth bringing it up with your pediatrician.

If your child is still wearing pull-ups at night or nighttime potty training hasn't gone the way you expected, this episode will help you better understand the biology behind nighttime dryness and offer practical, compassionate strategies to support the process without adding unnecessary pressure.

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CHECK OUT ADDITIONAL PODCAST EPISODES YOU MAY LIKE:

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode with everything you need to know to successfully potty train your child

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about what to do if your child is potty trained, but still won't poop on the potty

🎧 Listen to my podcast episode about potty training, bed wetting, constipation and pediatric pelvic health with Quiara Smith

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