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Three Kids, One Room, Countless Questions
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Three Kids, One Room, Countless Questions

When someone said, “This only works because you have three girls”… I had thoughts.

🛏️ Tidy Tidbits: Three Kids, One Room, Countless Questions

Episode Summary: When a commenter suggested that our shared kids' room only works because we have three girls, it sparked today’s episode. Because here’s the truth: small-space living can work—with boys, girls, or any mix in between. But it takes intention, systems, and a little mindset magic.

In this five-minute episode, I’m sharing:

  • The bold decision we made to give our kids the biggest room in the apartment

  • Why global norms around shared rooms look very different from the American ideal

  • How organizational zoning help manage the chaos

  • Our approach to boundaries, bedtime, and shared spaces that actually function


Links & Resources: 📬 Subscribe to The Tidy Times on Substack for more family systems, behind-the-scenes stories, and practical magic.
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📸 Follow me on Instagram @tidydad for more tiny triumphs and tidy tips.


Quote of the Episode:
“It’s only a dealbreaker if you decide it is.”


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