6 Year Old and "Accidents"

Have you talked to your family doctor. Maybe he is feeling a little overwhelm with the new changes. Sometimes little ones have trouble adjusting to new situtations. Has he been quiet in class or teased at school that he hasn't told you about. Like I mentioned earlier he could have something going on with his bladder(urianry tract infection). Reminding him to go might help. Sometimes little ones get so involved in what they are doing they forget until its to late. I'm sure its nothing but would speak with your doctor and maybe ask the teacher if she has notice any changes in his behavior at school.

Its because of stress or anxiety.
Kids feel the vibes of what is going on...and children too, have 'stress' whenever THEIR lives, changes.
This happens.
Just don't scold or punish him for it.

When my daughter started Preschool it was about the same time I was pregnant then had my 2nd child. She as well, started to have accidents. We merely talked with her about it, tried to comfort her... and did NOT make it an issue. We explained to her teacher as well. The Teacher, ALREADY knew... 'why' she was having accidents... and was very loving toward my daughter about it. It was okay. No pressure.

It will pass.
Talk with him and make sure he is okay... let him express himself to you.... all the time... and comfort him for any uneasiness about anything.
PLUS, your Mom(Grandma) moved in, but because she is "sick." A young child, much less and adult... does NOT automatically know, how to handle that.... emotionally. AND you are tending to her a lot. So, your son... is having TONS of things happening... which is not easy for him. He is so young.... they are not expert at understanding all of this.. nor how to handle it...

For night time, just put waterproof bed pad directly under him. It makes clean up very easy. I use those under BOTH of my kids, at night. No biggie.

All the best,
Susan

Yes I think he is probably regressing because of the changes. No, you shouldn't be worried. He'll outgrow it. Just try to comfort your son about all the changes and reassure him.

Hi, Stacy:

Include both children in the care of your mom. Sickness is a natural event that is very painful for everyone to deal with. Talk with each other. Be loving and kind and be positive with each other. Just because she is dealing with the problem of cancer, doesn't mean that the problem should take over y'all's lives.

What problem is cancer causing? Find ways that the problem can be overcome.

Good luck.
D.

I don't have any great advice, but I can relate. My almost 5 yr old, who had been potty trained since 2.5, started having accidents after the birth of our 2nd child last winter. The daytime accidents got back under control fairly quickly (within a few months). The night time accidents - well, it's been 9 months and he still has them sometimes.

I don't know how to get them to stop, but I don't punish him, because he already gets upset when they happen. I know he's not doing it purposely for attention.

I did talk to the pediatrician, who ruled out anything physical (diabetes, etc). He said there are night time alarms and things we could use, but I think those would scare my son. So we are just waiting, and hoping he outgrows it soon.