Hidden gadgets appeal to the tech nerd in me!

As it can sometimes rain during December and January, having a couple of fun (and time-consuming) kiddy activities pre-planned for indoors can help the day be a success. How about setting up a 'soft' obstacle course that takes over the whole house? The setting up and packing up could possibly be the best part of the fun (and presumably take the most time!)

Adore it. Needs to be in a funky kids art studio, multiple rows of them! must say a home might struggle with finding a space for it permanently, but I'd love one for my own budding artist, whose happy to share her creative space with me!

I had 3 female joeys and two bedrooms which led to constant 2 -v- 1 situations so nights were generally a game of musical beds. There was always one child who needed time out or was given time out. When we added the extra bedroom, the serenity was bliss. They could still share when they wanted but it was all up to them, it was not forced on them so relationships definitely improved after that. I think the age of the children and the age difference is a very important aspect. Younger children are more than happy to share for the security and comfort when the lights go out. Older children need their space and privacy especially for study. Children after puberty can get extremely sensitive about their bodies and need privacy more than ever in this adjustment period. You cannot expect to put say an 8 year old with a 3 year old - by 8 kids are usually developing attachments to "special" keepsakes, something 3 year olds don't understand and this can cause a lot of resentment when things get broken or trashed. Pre children I always felt them sharing bedrooms would lead to wonderful relationships, the children would learn to share, care and appreciate each other. Now I'm older and wiser, separate bedrooms is sanity for everyone.