It’s been more than a decade since I had a child in school. That young lady is now a public school teacher herself! But I know many readers still do have kids at home, and ’tis the season for sending them back to class. While teachers like my stepdaughter make a tremendous difference in their academic success, as do guidance counselors and parents, of course, don’t underestimate the importance of creating a study space for your student at home.
I interviewed three experts – an educational designer, smart home technology integrator and wellness design-focused psychologist – on the best ideas for setting up a study area in your home. You can read that article here, then join us this afternoon on Clubhouse for a follow up conversation. Here’s a link to that event.
Ideal study spaces provide a view through a window or doorway.
(PHOTO: LIV-CONNECTED)
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SOCIAL GOLD
Our next Clubhouse will be TODAY! It’s going to look at creating healthier, safer study spaces for your kids.
It takes place at 4 pm EST, 1 pm PST (and all the related time zones) this afternoon. Hope you’ll join us. Click the picture or the link below to connect to the conversation (using your smart phone only!).
COMING UP THIS YEAR:
- 8/2 Back to School Ideas
- 8/16 Wellness Design and Allergies
- 9/6 Steam Showers and Saunas
What other topics do you want to hear about in the new year? Comment below and let me know.
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PAST CLUBHOUSE RECORDINGS
Here are links to Clubhouse recordings from past sessions.
2023 Recordings:
- 7/19 Designing for Music — Recording Link
- 7/5 Best She Shed Ideas and Trends — Recording Link
- 6/21 Best Man Cave Ideas and Trends — Recording Link
- 5/17 Designing Outdoor Kitchens and Living Spaces — Recording Link
- 5/3 Designing with Water Features (Ponds, Fountains, Water Walls, Etc.) — Recording Link
- 4/5 Top Tile Trends — Recording Link
- 3/15 Wellness Design and Dementia — Recording Link
- 3/1 Best Wellness Products from Design & Construction Week — Recording Link
- 2/15 Designing with Fire Features (Fireplaces, Fire Tables, Fire Pits, Etc.) — Recording Link
- 1/18 Healthy Home Improvements with Best ROI — Recording Link
- 1/4 Creating Home Fitness Rooms — Recording Link
2022 Recordings:
- Find these links on their new archive page!
2021 Recordings:
- Find these links on their new archive page!
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GOLD DUST
Here are a couple of links that could be helpful to you in living a safe, healthy, happy life at home:
- Fitness-related: Water-based exercise can be a better workout than some may think — New York Times via San Diego Union-Tribune
- Maintenance-related: Why is my house so dusty? — Real Simple
