We encourage children to be actively involved in their own healthcare in age-appropriate ways, adjusting care and providing transitional support as they grow.

Bedwetting (nocturnal enuresis) is the act of urinating during sleep, particularly at the age of 5 or older. A child with nocturnal enuresis wets only during sleep.

Symptoms like hard or dry stool, abdominal pain and infrequent bowel movements can indicate constipation. Learn about causes, treatments and see how CHOP can help.

Learn about causes of bedwetting in older children and how to stop bedwetting in a supportive and encouraging way.

Dehydration in children is relatively common. Know the signs of dehydration and find creative ideas for how to keep kids hydrated, like hydrating foods.

Find answers to questions that are often asked regarding hypospadias surgery. This is general medical information and not specific medical advice for any individual patient.

Food your child eats can affect their chances of getting kidney stones. These dietary recommendations are our general guidelines for kidney stone prevention.

Find advice and resources for managing bedwetting in children from pediatric urology specialists at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Kidney stones have become more common among children and young adults over the past few decades. Get expert advice that everyone can follow to prevent kidney stones.

Constipation in young children can complicate the toilet training process. This short animation reviews signs of toilet training readiness and offers behavioral strategies caregivers can use to help young children with constipation progress with toilet training.