5 DIGITAL WELLNESS TIPS
FOR AT-HOME LEARNING

Want to help your child engage and thrive at home like in the classroom? Their physicalsetup goes a long way toward making this happen. Logitech’s Digital Wellness experts show
you how easy it is to set your child up for success during distance learning, when doing
homework or anything in-between!

A healthy at-home learning setup focuses on three goals to support your child’s well-being:
PROTECT
EYES

Children’s developing
eyes need protection
from unnecessary
strain and tiredness.

SUPPORT GOOD
POSTUREALLOWMOVEMENT

Proper alignment reduces
shoulder and neckfatigue, and promotes
greater alertness.

Kinesthetic learninglets children
actively participate
in their education.

These 5 simple tips let you turn any space
into the engaging environment your childneeds for an outstanding learning experience.

1

POSITION
SCREEN AT
EYE LEVEL

Let’s start with the basics. Having ascreen at eye level keeps your child
upright and maintains a natural,
comfortable posture. And it’s not justfor appearances—studies show that
good posture can improve mood andincrease energy.1,2
Simply place two to three books, ora riser, under your child’s laptop ormonitor to reach the desired heightand you’re done!
FUN EXTRA: Stack together
colorful books with curious titles.
They might spark a new interest!

2MOVE
SCREEN
BACK

It’s not a myth—sitting too close to the screen reallyis bad for the eyes.3
To minimize eye strain, shift the screen farther awayfrom your child’s developing eyes. Aim for at least 20
inches (51 cm) between the screen and your child’seyes, approximately one adult arm’s length.

BONUS TIP: Encourage screen breaks with a fun, interesting poster
on a faraway wall. To reduce eye strain, follow the 20-20-20 rule.
Remind your child to look away from the screen every 20 minutes
to focus on something 20 feet in the distance for 20 seconds.

3ADD A
KEYBOARD

Now that the screen is at eyelevel, add a separate keyboard. ​No reaching up for that laptop!
Choose a keyboard that matches
the width of your child’s shoulders.
This prevents stretching andstrain on the shoulders and arms,
while also keeping wrists at anatural angle.
Your child’s forearms should be
comfortably positioned parallelto the floor when using thekeyboard, further encouraging
good posture.
MAKE IT FIT: Consider
compact keyboards. You caneven brighten up your child’s
desk with a colored keyboard.

4ADD AMOUSE

A mouse can be a valuable tool in any learning
setup and may even be easier for your child to
use than a trackpad depending on the situation.
With a mouse, your child can move the cursor,
select text, and navigate the web more easily
than with a trackpad, reducing frustration andkeeping them engaged in learning.

MAKE IT FUN: Check out
these cool mouse designs
that children love!

And, like a separate keyboard, a mouseencourages a relaxed, upright posture by avoiding
the need to stretch toward the trackpad.

5USE AWIRELESSHEADSETAs every parent knows, it’s not easy for children to sit forvery long. Standing or stretching during class allows yourchild to refocus and stay engaged. A wireless headset allows
your child to move freely without missing important lessons.
A good quality headset with a built-in mic also makes
it easier for your child to participate in conversations by
cutting background noise to create a sound bubble forbetter listening. A quality microphone lets your child beheard clearly in their normal talking voice—encouraging
interaction and connections with peers and teachers.

ANOTHER BONUS TIP: Get
your child moving after every
hour of sitting. It’s good fortheir body and their focus! Playmusic through their wirelessheadset and let them dance.

See more tips and Logitech gear to help your child’s
at-home learning experience soar athttps://www.logitech.com/en-us/promo/learn-from-home-tips.htmlSources:
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Wilkes, C., Kydd, R., Sagar, M., & Broadbent, E. (2017). Upright posture improves affect and fatigue inpeople with depressive symptoms. Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry, 54, 143-149.
doi:10.1016/j.jbtep.2016.07.015
Nair, S., Sagar, M., Sollers, J., Consedine, N., & Broadbent, E. (2015). Do slumped and upright postures affectstress responses? A randomized trial. Health Psychology, 34(6), 632-641. doi:10.1037/hea0000146
Computer Eye Strain: How to Prevent Eye Strain From Screen Time. (2019, August 06). Retrieved September
23, 2020, from https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/prevent-digital-eyestrain