Sleeping - Indianapolis,IN

Agreed! Let them! My brothers (2 yrs. apart) always shared a room. They didn't only share a room, but they both prefered to sleep on the floor (silly boys!).
They have a really close relationship now as adults even though they are as different as night and day.
I would of loved to have had a sister to share a room w/-I NEVER liked sleeping by myself as a kid.
GL!

Hi,
I also always felt more comfortable sleeping in the same room as my sister. Heck, I even went to the same college because she was my security blanket. However, I was always the more outgoing and confident one go figure. Does the 7 year old mind that the 10 year old sleeps in her room? If not, I can't see the issue. Maybe you can even turn the extra room in to a little den for the girls for a hang out place. If you really think that there is an underlying issue there, ask her teacher and maybe she can talk to someone out side of school, if that is more comfortable. Ask her opened ended questions that cannot be answered with a yes or no. Like, What is making you afraid to be by yourself? or tell me about what makes you comfortable about being with your sister? I personally was always terrified to be alone when I was younger...every noise freaked me out.
Good luck!

I wouldn't worry about it. Do they both agree and want to share a room? If so I don't see a problem with letting them do that. I have no doubt that within a few years the oldest will want her own room again, but for now they are apparently happier together. Some siblings just like to be together. I wouldn't fight it.
Good luck!

I wouldn't worry. My sister and I slept together for a while ~ in the same bed! My dad was mad b/c we each had our own room & were only using 1. My mom kept my sister's room like a bedroom (all her clothes/toys/etc.) were in there. Cherish them being together now b/c when their teenagers they're going to want their own rooms ~ I know my sister & I did (even though we've been close our entire lives, we still needed our space). Good luck & just think, if they're in the same bed you only have 1 set of sheets to wash!

When we moved to our new house, it took awhile for my son (he was 8 yrs old at the time) to adjust to his new room. The night sounds were all different and he needed to get use to them and he needed a night light for a long time. I always let him know if I was running the dishwasher or washer/dryer at bedtime. I let him arrange the furniture till he found an arrangement he liked best. He has several comfy spots he likes to go to for a quiet place to read. He has a 4 poster bed that he can throw a bedspread over the top of and make a kind of tent/fort from his bed that is fun. He loves his room now.

if your 7 yr old daughter wants to, hy not let them share a room. it might just mean alil more giggling at night, but they are both still young, so i don't think there should be a arguing over space problem. but agin, only if your 7 yr old really wants to. my son did not like to sleep in his own room til he was ..15..lol..he would sleep on the couch, just didn't want to sleep in his room. does she watch any scary movies/shows? Its possible, even without the TV, she might just be starting to really realize all the bad things that really go on in the world. talk to her about that stuff, see if she might be afraid of someone breaking in the house, anything like that. Then talk to her about all the things you might do to prevent that. Discuss fire drills with her also, so she has a sence of "i know what to do if this happens now." Good luck.

Yes! I always shared a room with my sisters. I guess every household is different but I really don't understand (no offense please!) why you want them in thier own rooms. They want to be close now, don't keep them apart. Let them share a room now, they'll probably want thier own rooms when they get older ya know.

Don't fight if they don't mind being in the same room. Pick your battles. Make the second room a play/dress up room for them and when they want to have seperate rooms again they can do so. In the grand scheme of things, if it helps everyone get their much needed sleep, go with it! On the other hand, you could keep their seperate rooms but make sure there is space for both girls in each room. Then they can switch who's room they sleep in from time to time. Good for you for listening to your girls and seaking a solution! Keep up the great work!

I would let them sleep in the same room and not fight the fear. For whatever reason(and sometimes we may never know) she is afraid and I would not stress her out any more than I had to. I would make some ground rules about lights out and no talking after a certain time but let them share a room. The other room could be a home work/ play room etc. Eventually I feel that she will ask to move into her own room.

some kids just arent comfortable sleeping alone. There may be nothing wrong, just childhood fears. I didnt like being alone as a kid, now I prefer it lol!! If your other daughter is okay with it, let her sleep there. She'll soon get over it!