There are few things about parenting I regret more than turning away our oldest from joining us in sleep. Our intentions were good. Western research on co-sleeping emphasizes the importance of kids developing coping systems and confidence from sleeping on their own. Also it’s important that parents nourish their own relationship and intimacy. But there’s no one-size-fits-all here, and most cultures lean on the side of a pack approach to sleep. (Note: I’m talking about parents co-sleeping with young children, as there are safety risks associated with co-sleeping with infants.)
