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Apr 27, 2025 16 min

Bucket Emptying: Sharing Bedrooms

from How Not to Screw Up Your Kids

Do your children share a room? Do they argue? Are you at your wits end? Sibling rivalries, particularly when it comes to shared bedrooms, can be fierce, but sometimes we just don’t have a choice. But there’s good news… There is a way to make it work. From pairing the right children (and it might not be what you think) to creating private space and time for each child, I am going to share some top tips and expert advice that will help you make sharing bedrooms feel less like a daily battle! So find a comfy seat, pour yourself a cuppa and enjoy the conversation… Highlights from this episode: 01:26 - Developmental matching 02:28 - Managing expectations 05:08 - Actionable day to day tips 08:56 - Allowing private time for each child 11:58 - The roommate agreement 13:32 - Sleep 💚 Join our campaign One Million Moments to reduce the number of children struggling with mental health challenges from 17% to 10% by 2025 - https://onemillionmoments.org/ 💚 Let’s grow our village together, please share with at least one friend 💚 mentioned in the episodes DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.

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