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Article: 'FAMILY BED' DEBATED

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May 1, 1997
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PHOTO (Color) Terry and Pam Ahearn of Hammond, pictured withfour of their five children, used the bed the family bed concept when the kids were growing up. Their sons include (from left) Myles, 14; Brendan, 17; Tim, 26, and Dan, 23. (Color) (JEFFREY D. NICHOLLS/POST-TRIBUNE)

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It seems harmless: the whole family snuggling up together for a good night's sleep.

For some, it provides that extra amount of nurturing for children that many believe simply can't be turned off just because it's bedtime. Yet for others, it stymies children's development as individuals who must learn coping and comforting mechanisms.

Regardless of ...

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