Kids can be different, even siblings. Sometimes space demands you move them into the same room though, and every parent knows kids don’t always hop right on board Mom and Dad’s idea trains. Sisters or brothers may have their own ideas about what makes their room like them, and the competition can get in the way of home harmony. Scheduling regular nightly straightening up sessions can keep the peace between the organized and messy halves of the relationship. Letting the kids participate in how the room’s decorated can help too.

Key Takeaways:

• Setting a regular cleanup schedule, both daily and a deep cleaning once or twice a year, can keep siblings cohabiting peacefully.
• Offer the kids the chance to be a part of the design and decor of the room they’ll be sharing.
• Even a few years of difference in age can mean hours apart for bedtime; so make sure to find a schedule and procedure that works for both.

“Sometimes you have to get creative and try different things so kids can have the space they need while still sharing a room.”

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