Can anyone help/give advice about a child who will not stay in his own room. i thought by this age he would have gotten out of this habit. During the day he is active and happy. He has friends plays sports acts normal but at bedtime he doesn't want to be alone! He has displayed some anxious tendencies about bedtime. He actually stayed in his room for 1month and is back to coming in our room. We are so exhausted we just let him stay but it really takes time away from my spouse anD I. Is it time for professional help? p.s. my spouse does not think its a big deal. I seem like the bad mother for wanting him out enough is enough!