Some kids are not interested in staying dry during the
day, but are clearly capable of doing so. If this describes
your child, then try this technique. Take your child to
the toilet every hour and a half. Sit your child on
the toilet for 3-5 minutes. Make this a calm and
rewarding activity. Try playing music or reading books
and running the tap water to help them pee. If your
child cooperates and is dry when away from the toilet,
then give simple rewards. For example, give 1 M&M
for sitting when asked, 2 for urinating, 3 for being
dry after 1.5 hours. (Or stickers can be substituted
for M&M's). If your child wets their clothes
or resists sitting on the toilet, restrict their
activities for the next hour and a half. "Ground" them from
their normal play activites (e.g. No playing outside,
no TV/videos, no tricycle, etc.). This kind of "grounding"
may help them focus on attending to the urge to pee.
