kids sharing a room?

jelly bean

my 7yo,3yo,and 16mo stepsons currently share a room(the master).im having baby and our bedroom isnt big enough to put her in it..would it be wrong to put her in with the boys..theres space in there but i was wondering if she would bother them or the other way around
stop having kids??? onl yone is actually mine and even if they were all mine we can only live in a house we can afford

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the best idea I have seen so far is to put the older boys in the small room and out the 2 younger ones in with you.

We have 3 kids and 2 bedrooms. When the older two were younger we had them together and we took the other room. our youngest (now 30 months) was in our room until he was over a year old. When he was about 15 months old we moved down to the laundry room. my oldest son (12 ) kept the "kids" room, and my daughter (8) and my son (2) share the room that used to be ours. In a few years we will switch the 2 year old into the room with our older son. If we started out with the 2 boys together we would have had all kinds of complaints. my daughter would have complained becasue she didn't get to share her room at all, and my oldest would have complained that he had to share. this way they both have to share. I figure it is better to put a boy and girl in together while they are young. By the time she is 10, my daughter will be ready for some privacy. My son can just deal with having a roomate until he turns 18

Sleeping arangements among kids?

CTLifeLong

My husband and I are adopting an 8 year old boy and I get visitation of my 2 kids (boy and girl) from a previous marriage every summer for 2 months. Is it legal for the girl to sleep in the same room as me and her step dad on an air mattress for that time while the two boys are in a seperate bedroom?

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I'm sure it's legally ok, but you want to make sure your daughter is ok with the idea of staying in your bedroom. You don't want her to feel uncomfortable and she needs some space of her own. Maybe she would be better off in the living room or at least try to give her a little spot somewhere that belongs to her.

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Need Room ideas?! Help!!?

Bridget Ly

Me and my 10 year old sister have to share a room in our new house. She likes tinker bell and hello kitty but I like bright colors and zebra print. There's a 5 year difference between us and our room isn't very big. How do we make our room into to completely different spaces without painting? Please give picture examples if possiable!

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These bedroom ideas are modern and crisp. You can always change the colors used.
Your sister can have her hello Kitty bedding and desk accessories and you can have what you like.
http://www.home-designing.com/2011/07/shared-kids-rooms
In this next site, look at the black and white room with one single bed.
You can do a room like this in any colors you like and simply add one more bed for your sister.
http://modern-decors.com/decorations/tag/modern-teen-bedroom/
I am willing to bet that your little sister looks up to you and likes a lot of the same things you do.
You don't have to match so don't worry about it. Each of you can use simple bedding with the accents you love.
This next site is sure to give you both ideas.http://www.houzz.com/photos/modern/teenage-rooms-
Have fun decorating.
Remember that a little zebra goes a long way.And as you mature, you will fall out of love with it.

Bedroom ideas for teenage boy?

Husain Imr

Ok I would like some ideas for a room remodel for a teen boy. My room is quite small about enough to fit 3 full beds. It's a square shape room. I guess I need a color tht makes it look bigger. Also some things I like are:
- a modern look like the apple stores
- white accents
- soccer
-traveling
- hard work
- religion
- clean organized desk and room together
I am also going to put in cherry wood laminated flooring for a fact if that helps. Thanks

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for more space, what about a metal loft bed with work desk under it
http://kidsthemebedrooms.com/shared-bedrooms/decorating-shared-bedrooms-for-boys.html
also a picture here with the loft bed and red accents
http://boysthemebedrooms.com

paint the walls a very light grey, and accent with black, white and a splash of red chrome decorations, maybe some soccer ball wall decals bouncing around the walls or a socer ball beanbag
http://boysthemebedrooms.com/sports/all-sports-kids-bedroom-decorating-ideas.html

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kids sharing a room?

jelly bean

my 7yo,3yo,and 16mo stepsons currently share a room(the master).im having baby and our bedroom isnt big enough to put her in it..would it be wrong to put her in with the boys..theres space in there but i was wondering if she would bother them or the other way around
stop having kids??? onl yone is actually mine and even if they were all mine we can only live in a house we can afford

Answer
the best idea I have seen so far is to put the older boys in the small room and out the 2 younger ones in with you.

We have 3 kids and 2 bedrooms. When the older two were younger we had them together and we took the other room. our youngest (now 30 months) was in our room until he was over a year old. When he was about 15 months old we moved down to the laundry room. my oldest son (12 ) kept the "kids" room, and my daughter (8) and my son (2) share the room that used to be ours. In a few years we will switch the 2 year old into the room with our older son. If we started out with the 2 boys together we would have had all kinds of complaints. my daughter would have complained becasue she didn't get to share her room at all, and my oldest would have complained that he had to share. this way they both have to share. I figure it is better to put a boy and girl in together while they are young. By the time she is 10, my daughter will be ready for some privacy. My son can just deal with having a roomate until he turns 18

Sleeping arangements among kids?

CTLifeLong

My husband and I are adopting an 8 year old boy and I get visitation of my 2 kids (boy and girl) from a previous marriage every summer for 2 months. Is it legal for the girl to sleep in the same room as me and her step dad on an air mattress for that time while the two boys are in a seperate bedroom?

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I'm sure it's legally ok, but you want to make sure your daughter is ok with the idea of staying in your bedroom. You don't want her to feel uncomfortable and she needs some space of her own. Maybe she would be better off in the living room or at least try to give her a little spot somewhere that belongs to her.

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Christen

We live in a beautiful home only the 2 extra bedrooms aren't very big. I need ideas on how to better store stuff so my sons room is more roomy and better organized. I plan on making a huge wall shelf that goes up high on the wall and painting it navy blue and getting red canvas containers and putting up there to hold some stuff and decorating it with the sports theme and a couple stuffed animals. Its gonna be huge. I'm excited about my project but maybe you got better ideas or more ideas on how to make my sons room amazing. Eye appealing and organized. Thanks for all the help I can get.

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A kid's bedroom should feel safe, comfortable and have a touch of whimsy. Important considerations are the child's age and interests. If your child is a book lover, collector of Beanies, dolls or baseball memorabilia, you can honor these interests by creating a special space in her room. With your guidance, your child and you can make a great decorating team.

Step 1

Have a chat with your toddler. Does he have a favorite superhero or cartoon? A favorite color? Your son will always remember your respect for his opinion, so this is an important first step.

Step 2

Paint the room and a few furniture pieces to match the walls, such as a bedside table and a headboard.

Step 3

Decorate your toddler's room with bright colors of your (and his) choosing. Find some "big kid" furnishings. Toddlers are learning to dress themselves, so find a short dresser with big knobs. Paint them in bright colors. This allows toddlers to easily pull out the drawers and experience choices in the way they dress.

Step 4

Place a group of cubbies on the floor or hang them on the wall at a height that's reachable for your toddler. Paint them in bright colors, and label them in big letters for things like crayons, books, Playdoh, etc. Cubbies are a great way for kids to learn groupings of objects and organizing. If they go to daycare, they can put their daily arts and crafts projects away in their cubbies until you hang them up later.

Step 5

Frame their artwork. Choose a group of colorful, inexpensive frames and put your child's best pieces into them. Hang them where your child can admire them while dozing off to sleep.

Step 6

Purchase a large toy box at an unpainted furniture store. Paint it in colors that suit your child's tastes. You and your child can paint it together, or he might want to put handprints in different colors all over the box.

Step 7

Choose bedding in colors that complement the paint on the walls and other furnishings. Clashing colors and too much busy-ness should be avoided. Even kids need an oasis.

Step 8

Lay out a soft rug near his bed, especially if you have hardwood flooring. It's a nice way for little toes to meet a new day.

Step 9

Make a space for their collections. Bookshelves can store more than books--they're also a good way to showcase memorabilia. Hang pictures of superheroes, cartoon characters and sports figures or place them on shelves.

Step 10

Realize the importance of consulting with your grade-schoolers or preteens before you decorate their bedrooms. Many preteens will love taking more responsibility for a project like this. It allows them to express their individuality and even show off some innate design skills. Encourage and support their good choices, and provide the structure where needed.

Step 11

Find a big, soft chair or a bean bag and put it near a window or in a corner. It's place where a child, no matter what age, can dream, read or listen to music.

For storage:

Step 1

Make More Storage Space in the Closet

Adding additional rods for hanging clothes is a way to make more storage space in the closet.
⢠Take the existing clothes rod and re-install it at the height where dresses, pants, house coat, or other long items will hang just so they are off the ground.
⢠Install an additional rod above the first rod so shirts, skirts, suit jackets and shorter items will hang.
⢠Organize the clothes on each rod by color, season, etc.

Step 2

More Shelves Make More Storage Space

Instead of piling items on top of each other on one shelf, add shelves.
⢠Look in the closet, pantry, kitchen, and bathroom to see if more shelves can be added.
⢠Most existing shelves can be moved up or down a notch to provide the space necessary to hold items properly and provide room for additional shelves.
⢠Take all items off the shelves and organize according to height or how much the item is used.
⢠Start with the lowest possible position and put the most used items on the shelf.
⢠Place the second shelf one â two inches above the items on the lowest shelf and place the next items.
This will create more storage space for linens, clothes, food, cleaning items, etc.

Step 3

Storage Space - Canned Good Container

Make More Storage Space â Use Storage Containers

Storage containers can be plastic totes that stack on top of each other or pre-made units for closets, pantries, or other places in the home.
⢠Look around the home to see where items may be stacked and determine what needs to be stored appropriately to make more space.
⢠Look at a local hardware or retail store to find a storage container to properly store those items. Spice racks, canned good units, stackable closet drawers, DVD/CD storage units, under-the-bed containers for off-season clothes are all items that will create more space.
⢠Place items in the storage container and see how organization creates more space.

Step 4

Walls Make Storage Space

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Kids bedroom arrangements?

Lucy -

We are moving into a bigger house in a few weeks and are trying to figure out the kids bedroom arrangements! We have 3 boys (ages 5, 4, and almost 3) and are trying to decide whether to have all three of them in the big bedroom or to split them up (two of them would share). I would put them all together in the big bedroom (which is how we have it in our current house), but my youngest son keeps my other two boys awake for hours. He talks to them, gets up out of his bed and walks around the room (alot of the time he goes over to their beds and wakes them up), so they can't get to sleep. I would love to have him in his own room, but am worrying that it's a bad idea! Do you have any opinions or suggestions?

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I think it's better for him to have is own room. First of all, he's a bit younger than your other boys so he might still take naps, need an earlier bedtime, or, like you said, keep them up late. Secondly, they're older and might want their own space. There's a big difference between age 3 and age 4. My daughter turned 4 in April and she has matured so much since before then. And thirdly, three

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How safe it is to travel in a RV with young children?

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Luna

My husband and I are planning a trip to Estes Park CO. We will fly to Denver first and then He would like to rent a RV and camp the first day in a semi-primitive campground, and then want us to travel to other areas of CO. We have 2 young children, 1 and 3 year old, and I am not so sure I want to do the RV. Safety and space are a concern to me. I feel that the children are too young, plus I read that not so many RV parks welcome children.

My husband is very insistent on the RV trip, he feels this would be a great adventure, but I just don't want to try a new adventure with very young children. If the children were older, I would be more at ease and I would say let's do it!

Also, once we arrive at Denver, we need to head to Walmart and purchase bed sheets, pots and pans, silverware, pillows, food, etc. I just don't feel like going through that hassle. I think that a Cabin will work better for us. Let me know what how was your experience traveling with young children in a RV,
Would you recommend traveling or camping in a RV with young children?

Thank you

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I'm going to assume by RV you're talking about a motor-home. With children the ages of yours it's a very bad idea. The kids have to be belted in the entire time they are in the RV..how does he pan to do that for hours on end?
I suggest you fly where ever you plan to go, rent a CAR and make reservations at RV parks along the way. You can rent a travel trailer big enough to sleep all of you plus give the kids a place to run around in. They are set up on permanent sites with bedrooms bathrooms, kitchen, Living room TV etc. And lets not forget it doesn't have to be sunny everyday, does he really want to be in an RV where these kids have no place to go and nothing to do?
And contrary to what you think all kids are welcome in RV parks..they usually have playgrounds and activities for kids planned almost everyday.
His idea is great for only a couple, or traveling with older kids..but at their ages..no no.

Plan where you want to go get out a map or go on line and check out RV parks with trailer rentals..you will ALL have a better time.

Good Luck!

How can I help my kids feel better about sending my dog away?

Elphaba

My allergies and asthma have gotten much worse since we got a dog. My doctor is very concerned, because my asthma has gotten so bad that I have to take my rescue inhaler several times a day.
My daughter is also allergic. Her eyes have started swelling and she breaks out in hives whenever the dog licks her.
We're going to send the dog to live with the grandparents.
We've tried everything else... Allergy filters, dog-free bedrooms, dog-free furniture, vacuuming, etc. nothing is helping.
However, the kids are really upset with the idea of sending him away. Are there any other pets (besides fish) that could help fill the void?

Answer
Find a pet without fur or one that doesn't produce allergy-causing excretions. Let it be known that the cute and cuddly don't fit into this category.
Tropical fish make the ideal pet for allergy sufferers, as long as the aquarium does not add to the humidity in a room and mold doesn't grow around the rim. Picking out beautiful tropical fish can be a fun family activity and one that may help kids get over not having a four-legged fluff ball.
Hermit crabs make for an unusual pet, and they are generally low maintenance. Snakes, turtles, salamanders, and lizards are also possibilities, but some of these pets require a lot of maintenance. Many need humid environments, which can set off mold and dust-mite allergies.

Syrian hamsters, the most common pet hamster, are an excellent choice simply because they are generally confined to a small living space. As such, they do not have constant interaction with the home environment. (If you do have a dander allergy, you still may be allergic to the hamster.) The same is true for pets such as gerbils, guinea pigs, mice, chinchillas and rats.

Hairless cat, certain dog breeds are hypoallergenic: http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/815208/top-10-best-hypoallergenic-dog-breeds-1

You could always go for some "cooler fish", like a piranha (you can drop them pieces of ham etc and watch them eat, we had them when we were young and it was such a party trick). We also later had something called an elephant fish (looked something like this in the nose area: http://www.synthgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/gnathonemus_petersii.jpg) and they looked pretty weird. It doesn't have to be the normal boring goldfish. Or actually I saw a really giant one (bigger than my hand) in a pet store once, that might've been cool to have.

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Ideas on how to turn a basement into a little place for kids?

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supermommy

I was thinking on creating different spaces for them. A kitchen/dining room, living room, office, and possibly a bedroom area. I was thinking of dividing the "rooms" with king size sheets, hung in a neat manner. Our basement isn't finished or anything (drywall/paint, etc) but is in good enough shape to have a little fun with it. I don't know if I am allowed to paint or put anything on the floor (except carpet...not tacked down) And ideas, thoughts, tips? It doesn't have to be perfect....my little ones are just happy to have a place to play. Budget is small~creativity is limitless. THANKS!

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A table or old desk for a craft area. Then hang baskets or an old shoe organizer to put craft materials in:glue, paint, brushes, crayons, markers, scissors, glitter, stickers,etc.

Old file cabinet painted a funky color to hold materails like paper and finished projects. you can also hang a clothes line for them to clip paintings on to dry and to display finished works of art!

Maybe in one area, you could put a bunch of thick blankets and floor pillows down for a cozy pallet/nest to nap on.

Not sure how old your kids are or if they are boys/girls, but you could have an area with books, and puzzles, another make believe area with dress up stuff and "props" (umbrella, old high heels, old halloween wigs, feather boa, purses)... I loved to play "kitchen" when I was littel. If they have a play kitchen then when you run out of food, save the boxes/jars/containers for them to play "kitchen" with. Any old plastic dishes you don't use anymore... or if they don't have a kitchen, 2 chairs and table will work! A big box or set of shelves can hold the "food".


Lots of mirrors since I doubt the basement has many windows...Let the kids create the art and frame it in an old frame and decorate with those! You can even create with them and hang your work on the wall too!

How should I redecorate my loft bedroom and sleeping nook?

Kara

I recently moved to the upstairs loft in our house, but the room (while large and spacious) is a little drab. The walls are a faded pale yellow, and the curtains are mismatched. The floor is wooden, but painted a blue/gray color, and the trim and railing above the stairs is a smudged up white. I want to revamp the room entirely, but I don't know how to stay classy and cute while spending as little money as possible. In addition to the loft, there's a small "nook" space, which was built out of part of the attic. It's got enough room for a queen sized air mattress on the floor (which is what my boyfriend and I sleep on), but the ceilings are a bit too short to stand up in. I'd love to make it a sleeping area, but I don't know how to transform it to make it look nice in such a tiny area.

As far as colors, I love purple, but I don't want the room to look childish. I'm a big fan of vintage looks, and I have a daybed in the main loft area which I'd love to do up as a "couch." I just need some cute (and cheap) ideas to get started.

I'm a 21 year old female, if that makes a difference in your opinions. I used to live in this bedroom when my sister and I were little kids, and it still has a very childish feeling to it. I need a more adult room (especially if my boyfriend is going to be here a lot.)

Thanks!

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paint your walls violet
throw a rug over the floor
get some retro curtains from a second hand store
have a lot of "dance" space where you can set up your stereo and blast the music
have your daybed along one wall near your dance space
stick up posters of band performances and gigs that you want to go to
place a vase of flowers on your bedside table
hang up framed pictures of you and your boyfriend in the small area
throw a rug and make the air mattress look comfy
if you have any old cameras put them around your room
hang light bulbs from the ceiling

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How can I help my kids feel better about sending my dog away?

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Elphaba

My allergies and asthma have gotten much worse since we got a dog. My doctor is very concerned, because my asthma has gotten so bad that I have to take my rescue inhaler several times a day.
My daughter is also allergic. Her eyes have started swelling and she breaks out in hives whenever the dog licks her.
We're going to send the dog to live with the grandparents.
We've tried everything else... Allergy filters, dog-free bedrooms, dog-free furniture, vacuuming, etc. nothing is helping.
However, the kids are really upset with the idea of sending him away. Are there any other pets (besides fish) that could help fill the void?

Answer
Find a pet without fur or one that doesn't produce allergy-causing excretions. Let it be known that the cute and cuddly don't fit into this category.
Tropical fish make the ideal pet for allergy sufferers, as long as the aquarium does not add to the humidity in a room and mold doesn't grow around the rim. Picking out beautiful tropical fish can be a fun family activity and one that may help kids get over not having a four-legged fluff ball.
Hermit crabs make for an unusual pet, and they are generally low maintenance. Snakes, turtles, salamanders, and lizards are also possibilities, but some of these pets require a lot of maintenance. Many need humid environments, which can set off mold and dust-mite allergies.

Syrian hamsters, the most common pet hamster, are an excellent choice simply because they are generally confined to a small living space. As such, they do not have constant interaction with the home environment. (If you do have a dander allergy, you still may be allergic to the hamster.) The same is true for pets such as gerbils, guinea pigs, mice, chinchillas and rats.

Hairless cat, certain dog breeds are hypoallergenic: http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/815208/top-10-best-hypoallergenic-dog-breeds-1

You could always go for some "cooler fish", like a piranha (you can drop them pieces of ham etc and watch them eat, we had them when we were young and it was such a party trick). We also later had something called an elephant fish (looked something like this in the nose area: http://www.synthgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/gnathonemus_petersii.jpg) and they looked pretty weird. It doesn't have to be the normal boring goldfish. Or actually I saw a really giant one (bigger than my hand) in a pet store once, that might've been cool to have.

Ideas on how to turn a basement into a little place for kids?

supermommy

I was thinking on creating different spaces for them. A kitchen/dining room, living room, office, and possibly a bedroom area. I was thinking of dividing the "rooms" with king size sheets, hung in a neat manner. Our basement isn't finished or anything (drywall/paint, etc) but is in good enough shape to have a little fun with it. I don't know if I am allowed to paint or put anything on the floor (except carpet...not tacked down) And ideas, thoughts, tips? It doesn't have to be perfect....my little ones are just happy to have a place to play. Budget is small~creativity is limitless. THANKS!

Answer
A table or old desk for a craft area. Then hang baskets or an old shoe organizer to put craft materials in:glue, paint, brushes, crayons, markers, scissors, glitter, stickers,etc.

Old file cabinet painted a funky color to hold materails like paper and finished projects. you can also hang a clothes line for them to clip paintings on to dry and to display finished works of art!

Maybe in one area, you could put a bunch of thick blankets and floor pillows down for a cozy pallet/nest to nap on.

Not sure how old your kids are or if they are boys/girls, but you could have an area with books, and puzzles, another make believe area with dress up stuff and "props" (umbrella, old high heels, old halloween wigs, feather boa, purses)... I loved to play "kitchen" when I was littel. If they have a play kitchen then when you run out of food, save the boxes/jars/containers for them to play "kitchen" with. Any old plastic dishes you don't use anymore... or if they don't have a kitchen, 2 chairs and table will work! A big box or set of shelves can hold the "food".


Lots of mirrors since I doubt the basement has many windows...Let the kids create the art and frame it in an old frame and decorate with those! You can even create with them and hang your work on the wall too!

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