Co-sleeping with children has biological benefits – but it’s not always the answer to a good night’s sleep | Sarah Blunden

Despite the fact separate sleep spaces are more available than ever before, the vast majority of adults share their bed at one time or another with a partner, child or even a pet

Every parent knows the feeling of being woken up through the night by a small child stumbling their way into their bed.

But why do children want to sleep with us? And why are they so reluctant to sleep on their own?