How do I stop syncing across all devices (2 iPhones, iPad)?

I currently have 2 iPhones (3Gs & 4S) and an iPad (original) - the 3Gs phone is currently being used as an iPod Touch only. I gave my grandson the 3Gs to use as an iPod for apps and music, he downloads free games all the time, and they keep showing up on my iPhone 4s and occasionally on my iPad. When I download apps (paid or free) he gets them sometimes also. I am concerned that he might also get my books on iBooks, which typically are adult and may/may not have adult situations (he is 9 yo). I turned Home Sharing off. While I would like to set him up with his own account, I don't want him to lose the apps and music he does have.
Any other suggestions?

If you use the files.acrobat.com uploader button in Adobe Reader on the desktop (or visit the website and do it from there), you can download them into the mobile versions of Adobe Reader; and if you do something on your mobile like add a comment they will re-sync back to the cloud.

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