Dr. Michael Mellon

And according to a new review of almost 70 studies, urine alarms are the best treatment for bedwetting, says Michael Mellon, Ph.D., pediatric psychologist and director of the Mayo Clinic Enuresis Conditioning Clinic in Rochester, MN.

The alarm, which is either worn on the nightclothes or attached to the sheet, activates when it's moistened, prompting the child to use the bathroom.However, it needs to be used for an average of three months to be effective, and it works best with kids who are 6 or older."It can be quite demanding," explains Dr. Mellon, who conducted the review.
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Alarms usually cost between $75 and $100 and aren't always covered by insurance, a source of frustration for Dr. Mellon.

And according to a new review of almost 70 studies, urine alarms are the best treatment for bedwetting, says Michael Mellon, Ph.D., pediatric psychologist and director of the Mayo Clinic Enuresis Conditioning Clinic in Rochester, MN.

The alarm, which is either worn on the nightclothes or attached to the sheet, activates when it's moistened, prompting the child to use the bathroom.However, it needs to be used for an average of three months to be effective, and it works best with kids who are 6 or older."It can be quite demanding," explains Dr. Mellon, who conducted the review.
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Alarms usually cost between $75 and $100 and aren't always covered by insurance, a source of frustration for Dr. Mellon.

"Organized sports present a lot of life experiences in a short time," says Mike Mellon, Ph.D., a child psychologist at Mayo Clinic."They can be very meaningful learning experiences for kids."Over the course of a season, he says, kids learn about taking turns, interacting with others, performing under pressure, following directions, accepting feedback, dealing with defeat - all skills they'll eventually have to master as adults.Plus, there are lessons of discipline, commitment, fairness, respect and responsibility.Studies also show that participation in sports improves kids' academic performance, body image and self-esteem.

How can I help my child find the sport that's best for him or her?

The first step is to expose your child to a wide variety of different athletic activities.

"Organized sports present a lot of life experiences in a short time," says Michael Mellon, Ph.D., a child psychologist at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. "They can be very meaningful learning experiences for children."

In one season, children learn about:

Taking turns Interacting with others Performing under pressure Following directions