Ornella Davis
May 26, 2024

Hi Larissa, yes, it's tough. We're still struggling, and our son is 10! The problem is not only that he doesn't want to sleep alone, but that we've grown so used to having him close that it's hard to try and change things. Hopefully with adolescence he'll retreat to his own room!

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Ornella Davis
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I’m sorry to hear you’re still struggling. But, thank you for hanging in there and meeting the emotional needs of your child. I believe that we can raise a generation of people who will not be afraid to be vulnerable and that’s how we will change…