Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Do you have a "family bed"? Why co-sleeping remains controversial — and why these families do it anyway. (Getty Creative) It's not ...

If you've ever taken care of a baby, you might have heard that sleeping on the same bed with them, aka co-sleeping, is a big no-no. But the research into the ins and outs of bed sharing is more ...

Sleeping close to your little one seems innocent enough. After all, what's sweeter than cuddling up all night with your baby? But co-sleeping and bed-sharing have become heated terms, and with so many ...

One of the biggest benefits of parents and toddlers co-sleeping is that it helps them bond emotionally and strengthens their connection. Moreover, it gives the child an opportunity to have a ...

AMES, Iowa – Parents know that co-sleeping is considered a no-no, but many still allow their children to crawl into bed with them at night. Doctors generally discourage co-sleeping, because of its ...

Elizabeth Pantley answers viewer questions about kids and sleep. March 4, 2010— -- For many parents, every night is a struggle to get their kids to sleep in their own beds. Experts call it ...

Recent research on animal sleep behavior has revealed that sleep is influenced by the animals around them. Olive baboons, for instance, sleep less as group sizes increase, while mice can synchronize ...

Co-sleeping is one of those parenting practices that never quite leaves the popular conversation — or controversy. And for good reason: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says to always avoid co ...