Does Bed-Sharing Cause Anxiety? It's About Timing

Psychology Today | 28.10.2026 18:54
Many parents have shared a bed with their child at some point. Sometimes it's a deliberate choice. Other times, after a period of sleep difficulties, fears, nightmares, or life changes. Do you wonder whether bed-sharing might affect your child's mental health? Our new research offers reassuring, though nuanced, answers.