Learning Objectives To understand that everyone has worries and problems To find out who you can ask for help To find out about ways to stay healthy
What do children worry about? Write some ideas here Worries and Problems
What do children worry about? Write an example here Many people think they are the only person with a worry or problem Some people think that if they ask for help about their worry or problem people will laugh Some people think that no-one can help with their worry or problem.
This is not true…
Jack and Paddy’s story Jack and Paddy are two boys that share a similar problem – listen to their story Optional link to film clip
Feeling and Worries PaddyJack’s MumJack
Feeling and Worries JackJack’s MumPaddy “I feel a bit annoyed: like why me?” “I was at the end of my tether. I didn’t know what to do.” “People say it happens to a lot of people, but I never really believed them.” “It worries me when I go away.” “I know Jack couldn’t help it but I would get very uptight about it.” “I stopped wetting the bed when I was about 11.” “I am worried about people finding out.” “I found it very difficult to cope with the stress.” “I don’t think I told anyone about it.” “My friends might laugh at me.” “I rang the ERIC helpline to get help and support.” “I did find out that one of my friends also wet the bed.”
Wetting the bed affects Jack and Paddy in many ways: Their feelings Their lives Their family life
Jack and Paddy are not alone, they have help from others: Bedwetting can happen to children of all ages. It is more common in young children, although some teenagers (between one in 50 and one in 100) still wet the bed Both boys and girls can wet the bed It is hard for most people to talk about bedwetting, so children who wet the bed often feel alone and bad about it Some children who wet miss out on things such as trips and staying over at their friend’s houses. Some of them might be bullied at school If they wet the bed, it’s not their fault There are three main reasons why children wet the bed: They can’t wake up at night when they need to go to the toilet Some children carry on making a lot of urine (wee) at night and it is too much to hold onto until morning For some children, their bladder (the place where wee is stored until we go to the toilet) can only hold small amounts and gets rid of the wee before it is full up.
Jack and Paddy are not alone, they could: - place a tick next to the right advice Have at least 6 to 8 drinks of water or water-based drinks (e.g. squash) every day If you need to wee, always wait until break time Go to the toilet at night if you feel like having a wee Drinking water or squash is best if you are thirsty Have a small drink before going to bed Fizzy drinks are best when you are thirsty Try to do some exercise every day Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables Go to the toilet for a wee before you go to bed Drink a lot before going to bed During the day, go to the toilet when you need to
Share your ideas for Jack and Paddy Children like Paddy and Jack can get help from Children like Paddy and Jack can get help from
Feelings and worries about… What might these children’s feelings and worries be? Child 1Child 2
What advice can you give these children, who might be able to help? Child 1 is worried that… Child 1 is worried that…
What advice can you give these children, who can help? Child 2 thinks that…
What advice can you give these children, how could they stay safe and healthy? Child 1 could ask…
Staying healthy – place a tick next to the advice that will help all children stay healthy Have at least 6 to 8 drinks of water or water-based drinks (e.g. squash) every day If you need to wee, always wait until break time Go to the toilet at night if you feel like having a wee Drinking water or squash is best if you are thirsty Fizzy drinks are best when you are thirsty Try to do some exercise every day Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables Go to the toilet for a wee before you go to bed Drink a lot before going to bed During the day, go to the toilet when you need to