Humans are, by design, incredibly resilient
beings. Notwithstanding this fact, the world has faced significant challenges
in recent times that have impacted upon our lives in an unprecedented manner.
A global health pandemic has seen everyday life
change, often with precious little notice. Children and younger family members,
while having a natural resilience and capacity to adapt may often struggle with
sudden changes and adjustments to their routines – particularly when those
changes become unpredictable and appear to threaten their normal security.
The family home generally provides a sense of
constancy and reassurance during such times. Here are a few practical ideas to
ensure that living space meets the needs of today.
Food, clothing and
shelter
Throughout the ages, the basic necessities of life
have remained fundamental and enduring – food, clothing and shelter. In present
times, specific aspects of these three basic fundamentals have become
important. Focusing on consuming a healthy diet for both adults and children is
vital, particularly in times of disruption and stress. Similarly, elements of
clothing have become more critical in a health crisis – the need for
appropriate clothing, including the carriage and wearing of face masks, has
become an important consideration, at least in the short-term.
Shelter, in this case the family home, has always
had an important role to play in children’s development. Making some
commonsense improvements will help improve your life at home.
Regulating the home
environment
While a global health pandemic has been playing
out, a second major world crisis is also in play, which feeds into the first
practical considerations for home comfort.
With the climate steadily changing, many regions
are experiencing localized weather changes – extremes of heat and cold, in
particular. Maintaining control of the home’s temperature has become
increasingly important. For those seeking to make improvements to home air
conditioning systems, or to ensure the existing system is clean, hygienic and
working to an optimal level, a glance at a site such as Global Heating and Air Conditioning will assist.
Maintaining the ambient temperature of the home
in a constant comfortable range benefits children and younger adults by
promoting both physical health and mental wellbeing.
Light
and ventilation
When children are spending more time indoors,
pay specific attention to the amount of natural light and ventilation in living
and play areas. There is no substitute for natural light, and Vitamin
D is a natural byproduct of
sunlight. The health benefits include the strengthening of bones and teeth, which
is critical for children in their formative years. Further benefits include the
strengthening of the immune and cardiovascular system.
With respect to mental health, sunlight also
stimulates the production of serotonin – a chemical that promotes feelings of happiness and wellbeing. It
further promotes healthier sleep patterns and aids memory retention.
Similarly, good ventilation and fresh air have
significant health benefits, including the regulation of blood pressure and the
heart rate, as well as the promotion of healthy lung function.
Making home-life a bit more comfortable will be
worth it.
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