By age 7 or 8, most boys should be able to fall asleep alone. If a son still requires mom’s body to fall asleep, he fails to develop self-soothing mechanisms. This can manifest as panic attacks at sleepovers, inability to nap at school, or extreme anxiety during overnight camps.
[Co-Sleeping Bed] ➔ [Floor Mattress in Room] ➔ [Child's Own Room with Parent Present] ➔ [Independent Sleep] 1. Establish the "Why" and Set a Date mom and son share a bed
In many cultures across Asia, Africa, and Latin America, room-sharing and bed-sharing are standard practices that promote family bonding and ease nighttime breastfeeding. For toddlers and young children, sleeping near a mother can provide a profound sense of emotional security, lower cortisol (stress) levels, and help regulate anxiety. The Shift in Middle Childhood By age 7 or 8, most boys should be able to fall asleep alone