For many bloggers, working from home is just another day
at the office. Throw in the complications of keeping your house and
workspace clean, with family pets and children running around the house…
it’s almost like you have a second job already!
Whether you’ve just decided to
begin working from home
or you’re in the process of revamping your space, making your home
office kid-friendly is essential if you have little ones running around.
From cord safety to desk functionality, there are a host of facets to
cover to make sure the space works for your aims while keeping your
little ones safe.
Below you will find a list of some of the best ways to keep your home
office exciting and safe, while also customizing it to call it a place
of your own. We’ve also included some of the best resources to help you
with the process as well.
Create a Separate Space
If you’re going to be working from
home, do what you can to rid yourself of distractions. This ultimately
means creating a separate space for yourself, away from the siren’s call
of the television, kitchen, or outdoor noise. If you have a room in
your house that can be used as your personal office, go that route over
choosing to make your space in the dining room or joined with the kids’
playroom. If you’re going to be on the phone, using Skype, or any other
form of verbal communication, you’ll want to make sure you can speak
uninterrupted, and with kids around that often means closing the door.
If you will need to leave your kids for any period of time and shut
yourself off into your new office, consider installing a children
surveillance cam (
CNET reviews top cameras here)
in their room or playroom. This way you can check in on them whenever,
without having to get up from your desk and work. You can also splurge
and get a Wi-Fi cam, so that the footage streams directly to your
desktop or laptop.
Childproofing Your Outlets
Working from home means you likely
have various plugs and cords winding around your desk, and little
fingers just can’t seem to understand that power outlets are things that
shouldn’t be touched. Since you might have tiny bodies crawling around,
make sure cords are kept organized and out of the way to prevent any
accidents. You can find a variety of cord organizers at different price
points depending on your needs and preferences at a multitude of stores,
including Home Depot and
The Container Store.
Décor Affects Your Mood
Don’t leave your home office sparse. While a clean space is
conducive to productivity,
you don’t want your area to be so barren that it brings your mood down.
Surround your home office with well-liked colors, hang up pictures of
loved ones, and place some fresh greenery on your desk to breathe some
life into the room where you’ll be spending hours and hours. To make
this room kid-friendly, ask your kids to make decorations that you can
hang up in your space, and accentuate the room with comfy chairs in case
you need to keep them with you during work hours.
StartUp Vitamins
offers a great selection of custom-made artwork focused around
motivation quotes, which make for a great contribution to any home
office.
