The coronavirus pandemic has forced us to change many aspects of our lives and one of the most affected has been the work and educational arena. That is why the confinement imposed on us has forced us to condition our homes in such a way as to predispose us more positively to work. Shouldn't we do the same with our children?

The denial of recreation rooms or limited seating in restaurants are consequences of covid-19 that, while annoying, we have to learn to live with for a while. However, what is imperative at this time is the need to learn a new work routine and get used to it. No more getting up early and rushing to the subway stop so as not to be late.

Now, many of our habits have been affected and we will be able to enjoy more family moments, since we will spend much more time together, as indicated by the latest health recommendations. However, every act has its repercussions and it would not be a bad idea to ensure that our children's bedrooms have conditions that invite the little ones to do their homework and study with a better attitude. Is this possible? Experts say yes.

Therefore, in this article we explain some of the recommendations to give our children's rooms a makeover and motivate them as much as possible.

Comfort first and foremost

We are not talking about the bed, of course. As we all know, body posture is a very important aspect, which in the long run can prevent back pain, as well as provide aesthetic benefits. That's why, if you can afford to spend money, a comfortable chair would be one of the main investments. In addition, you may have heard your kids constantly talking about their favorite youtubers. Many gamers and streamers sit in chairs with enviable ergonomics and innovative design.

It is precisely this detail that can serve as motivation for your children every morning: get up, have breakfast and go to the chair that all their friends envy to appear on video calls with other students and teachers at school. Simple but effective, and, take it from us, in the long run, a relief from the discomfort of some cheaper but less ergonomic chairs.

Organise a schedule

Unfortunately, many children don't gain experience in organisation until later in life. And sometimes parents have a hard time when we find out on moodle that our child has an exam the next day (and we haven't seen them study!) or that they haven't bought a poster board for a project. It may seem silly, but a big mural, with a personalised timetable that they can decorate with some of their favourite characters and colours, is a source of motivation!

If you need ideas for inspiration, this website can be an inexhaustible source, which you can also print out or use as cut-outs to create your own.

Divide the room in two

Many experts recommend dividing the room in two, separating a rest area and a study area. This area, the study area, should be brighter so that children do not have to strain their eyes more than necessary.

In the case of small houses, it may seem unfeasible to divide a room in two, however, there are many pieces of furniture that facilitate this objective: for example, folding beds or bunk beds that convert their lower floor into a desk.

Lighting, the most important aspect

We did not want to end this round of advice without first focusing on the aspect that specialists consider to be the most important. Undoubtedly, natural light is a fundamental aid to our children's visual health. That is why we should prioritise thin curtains so that they trap a smaller proportion of light.

But of course there comes a time in the day when it gets dark and we must have powerful lights for those late-night study days. There are plenty of options, but a focal lens light will be a great help to illuminate any book or page that our son or daughter needs to revise. Remember that, although computer or tablet screens emit light, it is always important that there is ambient light so that the eyes of those looking at the screen are not damaged.

We hope this article has inspired you and helped you to imagine how you could improve your son or daughter's room. From buscarcole.com we wish you luck and encouragement in this academic year that covid-19 has turned into something rare.