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4-year-old regressed after we told her. Normal?

CArosa_p1 month ago

We told our 4-year-old last month. She's wetting the bed again, won't sleep alone. Is this normal?

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marisol_v1 month ago

Very normal. Regression is one of the most common responses in younger kids and almost always temporary. What helped our 5-year-old: a 'this is yours forever' object (small blanket) that travels with her between houses. The continuity object helped more than anything we did verbally.

newleaf20261 month ago

Pediatrician is a good first stop — they see this constantly and can either reassure you or refer to a child psychologist if it persists past 2-3 months.

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