Children with bladder control problems take patience and understanding from parents who try to teach them exercises. A loss of bladder control is called urinary incontinence. It is important to understand that many children experience occasional incontinence and that treatment is available for most children who have difficulty controlling their bladders, the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse notes. Practice these exercises daily and provide support with coaching a child through guidelines. If incontinence continues, discuss this issue with your family doctor to make sure there are not more serious issues with the child's health.
Urinary Control Exercise
This Kegel exercise, using the muscles which support the pelvic floor, should be done in a private setting. Have you child start urinating in a toilet, then encourage your child to try and stop the flow of urine while they are sitting on the toilet. If they can learn how to do this, they are using the two major muscles for bladder control, eMedTV explains. Have you child continue to practice stopping the flow of urine each time she uses the restroom. Eventually it should become easier and the strengthened muscles will assist with bladder control.
Basic Kegel Exercise
A basic Kegel exercise can be done from a laying down, seated, or standing position. For a beginner it is recommended to start laying down and work your way to standing. Begin by telling your child to concentrate on pulling in the pelvic muscles. Tell your child to be careful not to tighten their stomach, legs, or buttocks. Hold for a count of three and then relax for a count of three. Repeat, for three sets of 10 holds.
Flatulence Exercise
This exercise is to imagine that you have flatulence, or the need to pass gas. It can be very helpful when trying to teach children how to use the correct muscles. Begin by asking him to squeeze the muscles that would normally be used during flatulence. According to the National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse, if your child senses a pulling, or tightening feeling, he has found the right muscles for this pelvic exercise. Repeat for three sets of 10 pulls, or repetitions.
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