The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives dramatically in a short amount of time.

As the Movement Control Order (MCO) went into effect, people were encouraged to work from home, kids stopped going to school, social distancing became a norm and high standards of personal hygiene is absolutely necessary.

This sudden change of lifestyle not only affected our physical wellbeing, but our emotional and psychological wellness as well – and it doesn’t just affect us adults, kids are also affected more so than we might have thought.

 

 

According to Ms Siew Ju Li, Psychologist at Seed Connections, children are feeling more anxious due to the sudden change in routine and lack of physical interaction with whom they normally communicate with such as their teachers and friends.

 

 

 

As for younger children, there’s a lack of sensorial experience that they normally would get at school, which is why your child’s creativity may take over your home and your walls sometimes.

So how can we make the best out of this #NewNormal?

As parents we want the best for our children, which is to keep them safe and healthy, not just physically, but mentally as
well.

 

Colours & Creativity

Colours have an influence on children as they can be more sensitive to colours compared to adults.

Imagine staying at home 24/7, same surroundings and no change of environment, this influences the mood of a child and may be one of the reasons that children are starting to throw tantrums and act aggressively.

One of the ways to brighten up the mood around the house is by having a room makeover.

It could be a feature wall in the living room, repainting your child’s bedroom or even just adding a touch of colours on furniture and ornaments around the house.

It can be something big or it can be little touches. Just understand the scale of the project that you’re willing to take and start there.

Psychological studies suggest that colours can influence mood and behaviour, stimulate the brain and body and even affect your little one’s health.

When picking a colour, choose one that is beneficial to your child’s developmental journey.

Some of the popular colour choices include:

•  Red: A passionate and warm colour that induces vitality, stimulates energy and excites the emotions.
• Orange: An appeasing and inviting colour which is mentally stimulating and helps to spur social communications between individuals.
• Yellow: Injects positive vibes and creates vitality and energy towards the space.
• Green: A stress-relieving colour. It also aids improvement in reading ability and creativity.
• Blue: A calming shade that calls to mind feelings of calmness and serenity.
• Pink: A protective and compassionate colour that heals and soothes. It also stimulates happiness.
• Purple: A colour that provides a calming effect in a room. It also promotes a peaceful
  ambience that sparks creativity.

 

 

Nippon Paint’s Anti- Stain Technology

 

When picking a paint, you also might want to choose one that has superior washability.

With Nippon Paint’s Anti-Stain Technology, stationery and household stains such as crayons, colour pencils, juice, and sauce can be easily removed.

It also has an excellent scrub resistance, which is useful especially when kids tend to doodle all over the walls and are prone to spilling things.

 

Amplifying Wellness at Home with Clean Air & Safe Touch

The COVID-19 pandemic amplified the need for us to be healthy and safe when we’re out and about.

But at the same time, we need to take a look at our own homes and ensure that our homes are clean and safe for the entire family.

One of the most common things that we tend to overlook are our walls.

This makes it the perfect surface for the spreading and growth of viruses and bacteria.

But instead of just cleaning your walls more often, take a step further and increase wellness in your home by picking a more proactive paint for your home.

 

Keep Surfaces Safe to Touch with Silver Ion Technology

 

Silver is one of the world’s oldest natural antimicrobials (an agent that stops the growth of microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria, mould and fungi).

When these microorganisms touch the surface of the wall painted with Silver Ion Technology, it destroys its functions and stops the viruses and bacteria from reproducing and multiplying.

It then slows down the metabolism and eventually causes the death of these microorganisms.

Fascinating isn’t it?

Best part is, it’s absolutely safe for humans and pets.

 

 

Make Breathing Indoors Safe for Your Children

 

Did you know that babies and children breathe up to 3 times as much air compared to adults making then the likeliest victims of formaldehyde?

Harmful pollutants are all over our homes, and in places we never thought of.

This may include our furniture, carpeting, floors and household cleaning products.

Do your family a favour and pick a paint that is specially designed to absorb harmful chemicals while refreshing the air.

Nippon Paint Odour~less AirCare is an Anti- Formaldehyde paint with Active Carbon Technology.

It works by absorbing Formaldehyde and converting it into water vapour, which refreshes the air.

It also contains ultra-low VOCs and offers an ultra-low odour experience.

 

 

Don’t Forget Internal Wellness

Besides the external wellness factors that include, social distancing, washing your hands often, and keeping your home clean and safe, internal wellness should also be taken into account as it plays a big role in health and wellness as a whole.

According to Dato Dr Rajbans, President of the Malaysian Wellness Society, people that have a severe case of COVID-19 are the ones with low immune systems.

 

Poor emotions, negative attitude, stress and anxiety decreases your immunity. Poor nutrition, lack of exercise, lack of sleep also decreases your immunity- so I would want someone to look at all these aspects as well.- Dato Dr Rajbans, President of the Malaysian Wellness Society

 

 

 

When it comes to overall wellness, start changing your habits one at a time.

Sure, sometimes we might get excited and in the zone when wanting to change our lifestyle to live healthier, but as Dato Dr Rajbans says, “Don’t change everything all at once that it turns into a stress factor, make it part of your life so it becomes a habit.”

The Global Wellness Institute defines wellness as the active pursuit of activities, choices and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health.

It is not a passive or static state but rather a proactive state that is associated with intentions, choices and actions as we work toward an optimal state of health and wellbeing.

So if we make the right choices for ourselves and our family – such as picking the right paint, choosing to be more positive, eating healthier food and exercising, we’ll be able to work toward an outcome of optimal holistic health and wellbeing for the entire family.

For more wellness tips, visit www.nipponpaint.com.my/childwellness