Setting up your child’s first desk? Proper lighting is key

It’s not enough to equip your child’s desk with a flimsy little lamp as insufficient lighting hampers their concentration and strains the eyes. — Photo: Felix Kästle/dpa

Not only you, but also your children need a good setup to work from home. Since schoolwork is usually done in the afternoon or evening, good lighting is key.

German industry expert Iris Vollmann shares some tips on how to assure the best lighting for your schoolchild's workplace.