Multiple separate Itunes accounts same computer

I have an iTunes account for myself, connected to my computer.  I sync both my iPhone and iPad to it.
My daughter got a new iPad for Christmas, with her OWN iTunes account.  I don't want to mix the different devices.
How can I keep the 2 separate?  The new iPad doesn't even attempt to sync... and only shows my apps, not hers.
I did sign out of my iTunes account, and logged in with her account information... but nothing changed on the library or anything.

Give her her own account on the computer, and let her have her own library.  That is the best and least confusing way to keep things separate.
In Windows, Start > Control Panel > Add or remove user accounts.

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