My daughter has slept in a separate bed right from her birth. She is now six years old and insists on sleeping in our bed. I have been reading up on co-sleeping but not sure if the benefits still apply if you have not done co-sleeping with your child from the beginning. What do you suggest mums?

It's easy to neglect the relationship between the couple when all the focus is placed on the children, which is why many couples often feel lost and "no longer in love" after children have flown the coop. If you would still like to try co-sleeping and like having your child in bed with you... I suggest a very large bed. I've seen some parents who have 3 king sized mattresses across the floor so there's adequate space for everybody. Yes, co-sleeping does help you bond with your child even if it has not been done from the beginning, but be prepared to wake up with a foot in your face.