ABSTRACT

We're in the midst of a parenting climate that feeds on more. More expert advice, more gear, more fear about competition and safety, and more choices to make about education, nutrition, even entertainment. The result? Overwhelmed, confused parents and overscheduled, overparented kids.

In MINIMALIST PARENTING, Christine Koh and Asha Dornfest offer a fresh approach to navigating all of this conflicting background "noise." They show how to tune into your family's unique values and priorities and confidently identify the activities, stuff, information, and people that truly merit space in your life.

The book begins by showing the value of a minimalist approach, backed by the authors' personal experience practicing it. It then leads parents through practical strategies for managing time, decluttering the home space, simplifying mealtimes, streamlining recreation, and prioritizing self-care. Filled with parents' personal stories, readers will come away with a unique plan for a simpler life.

chapter 1|10 pages

The Road to Minimalist Parenting

chapter 3|15 pages

Time Management Tricks for Minimalists

chapter 4|9 pages

A New Way to Think About Your Stuff

chapter 6|22 pages

Financing Your Minimalist Life

chapter 7|12 pages

Playtime: Good, Simple Fun

chapter 8|18 pages

Education In and Out of School

chapter 9|20 pages

Strategies for Simplifying the School Year

chapter 11|12 pages

Meal Planning for Real Life

chapter 12|16 pages

Simplifying and Enjoying Mealtime

chapter 14|15 pages

YOU, Minimalist You!