A Good Question about Quiet Times from a Mom to Marilyn

Dear Marilyn,

Could you address how to accomplish quiet time with children who share a bedroom? Did you separate them , or did you constantly have to correct them at first to keep quiet time from becoming play time?I appreciate all of your tips and advice. Thank you for being faithful to share the wisdom you've gained with those of us just starting this wonderful journey of parenthood!
Sincerely,
Sarah Cleaver
(wife to Nathan & mom to Ryan-4, Michelle-2, and Nathan-1)

Sarah,

I did have children sharing a bedroom. For quite a while the four oldest boys shared a room with 2 sets of bunk beds. I didn’t require total quietness, except if little ones were napping in the room, but allowed them to whisper or speak in quiet voices. Just by playing Bible CD’s it’s incredible what they pick up even when you would think they weren’t listening. I did require them to play on their beds, not being up and rowdy, but wasn’t constantly supervising. The noise level had to be quiet and little ones not disturbed. Hope that helps.

Marilyn