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All children are different, and some are very sensitive to their environment and do not do well with disruption/change.
Here are some tips on finding a good/qualified Psychologist...
http://depression.about.com/od/howtochooseadoctor/a/Find-a-Psychologist.htm
When looking for a qualified Dr. to see my young daughter, I followed those suggestions. I also found it very helpful to meet with and "interview" the prospective Dr. to see if I found her a good fit for my daughter. It actually took me 3 interviews before finding one, but it was totally worth the effort and time.
Hope this helps, and good luck!!
-KathleenView Thread

Prior to that, your daughter didn't have these "accidents" ?
She was dry at night and didn't wet herself in the day?
If that is the case, then it sounds like this is an emotional issue.
Young children who face divorce, lifestyle disruption (moving, new school, new sibling etc..) often can not verbally express their inner turmoil, and unwittingly begin behaviors - - wetting is a common one.
I will paste a few articles for you to read and explore - I hope you will find them helpful and give you some sort of direction that will help you help your daughter.
http://www.aacap.org/cs/root/facts_for_families/bedwetting
http://www.minddisorders.com/Del-Fi/Enuresis.html
Take care,
-KathleenView Thread

You mention she has had this problem since age 5 - so prior to that (when initially potty trained), she was dry at night for a few years? If so, then I would tend to think is an emotional issue.
Did her parents divorce then, or some other significant thing happen in her life?
I did find this article that I think has a lot of value in it - I hope it helps you guys find a direction to go and help her.
http://www.aacap.org/cs/root/facts_for_families/bedwetting
Take care!
-KathleenView Thread

This is very disruptive for a child, also the fact of going back and forth between two homes, and daycare, and with you working now, it sounds like her little world is chaotic.
I would suggest sitting down with her Dad and finding the least disruptive routine, and sticking with it for a good long time. It seems like your daughter is really sensitive and it sounds to me like she is "telling" you how disrupted she is by not wanting to be potty trained at home anymore.
I would suggest not pushing the potty training at home until you guys work out a more calm, less disruptive schedule, then in time your daughter will fall back into her potty routine.
Take care,
-KathleenView Thread

meaning a Child Psychologist.
A good Child Psychologist will get a lot of information from you, from his teachers/caregivers, meet with your son, then compile all the info, and give a recommendation.
Sometimes, if the child is in need of medication or intense therapy, the psychologist may recommend he see a Child Psychiatrist - - it just really depends on the situation, family history and his environment.
I understand how difficult it is to parent a child like this - - most people blame it on bad parenting, but that's often not the case. So hang in there and seek out a really good Child Psychologist to meet with you guys and get to the root of your son's behavior.
Take care,
-KathleenView Thread

Well, I think your daughter has some psychological issues that need addressing, and as I mentioned a Psychological assessment sounds in order.
I thinks you are wise to be concerned, and getting to the root of her behaviors now is a good plan.
Here is an informative link regarding lying:
http://www.aacap.org/cs/root/facts_for_families/children_and_lying
Take care, and I hope some of this helps!
-KathleenView Thread

A good psychologist (preferably female) will work with your daughter and get to the root of her behaviors.
Take care,
-KathleenView Thread

Is this type of behavior totally out of the blue? What, if any other issues have you had with her?
A visit with a good Child Psychologist may be in order to sort out what is going on with her.
-KathleenView Thread

I sent a reply on the Parenting Forum.
-KathleenView Thread

I would do some research of other schools in your area - maybe a smaller school, a Charter type school ? Charter schools often have smaller class sizes, and will have different learning styles (like more hands-on activities).
Not all kids fit in the typical classroom setting, and I think exploring your school options would be a good idea.
Take care!
-KathleenView Thread
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