2 ipod shuffles + 1 ipod nano ON ONE PC

We started with using 1 shuffle on the fam pc but when we added the 2nd, my daughters told me that it messed both of their music lists up. We really didn't resolve this issue; we ended up using 2 separate PCs. Now my son has a shuffle and I need to know how I can (safely) use 2 shuffles and 1 nano on 1 PC. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Lost Dad: This link may help with the problems you have been having.
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