Bedwetting (the medical term is enuresis) is considered a natural part of child development, and children usually grow out of it by the time they are seven years of age. It’s very common (about 13 per cent of six-year-olds wet the bed, while about five per cent of 10-year-olds do) and often runs in families.

“While it can be embarrassing for the child, it’s important to remember that bedwetting is usually not a sign of any deeper medical or emotional issues,” explains Dr. Nick Logarakis, a urologist at The Scarborough Hospital who specializes in children and young adults. “It usually goes away on its own, but it’s important for parents to provide support and positive reinforcement, reassuring your child that it’s a normal part of growing up.”

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