Moms Talk Q&A: How Do I Get My Son to Sleep in His Own Bed?

Moms Talk is a new feature on the Trenton Patch, part of a new initiative on our Patch sites to reach out to moms and families.

The Trenton Patch invites you and your circle of friends to help build a community of support for mothers and their families right here in Trenton.

Each week in Moms Talk, our Moms Council of experts and smart moms will take your questions, give advice and share solutions.

Moms, dads, grandparents and the diverse families who make up our community will have a new resource for questions about local neighborhood schools, the best pediatricians, 24-hour pharmacies and the thousands of other issues that arise while raising children.

Moms Talk will also be the place to drop in for a chat about the latest parenting hot topic. Where can we get information on local flu shot clinics for children? How do we talk to our children about the Tucson shootings? How can we help our children's schools weather their budget cutbacks?

Today's question is from Erin Hurst Tinsley:

I love snuggling with my 4-year-old son don't get me wrong, but I like snuggling with hubby too and it's kind of difficult with my son smack in the middle of our bed.

So my question is how do I get my son to sleep in his own bed? Should I just put him in there cold turkey and let him scream it out or what ways might make the transition easier for both him and me?

Moms Council members are online to chat with you! Please use the comment box below for questions, or to share your experiences and the lessons you have learned.