Raising children ranks as one of life’s most rewarding
adventures. Yet between Mom and Dad working full-time jobs, endless
carpooling of overscheduled youngsters, and the never-ending
pressures to buy and consume, family life can be
incredibly—needlessly—complex. What if you could find a way to
spend more time with your children, replace unnecessary activities
with meaningful ones, and teach your children an invaluable life
lesson in the process? Living Simply with Children offers a
realistic blueprint for zeroing in on the pleasures of family
life:
? How and why to live simply and find more time to be with your
children
? Activities and rituals that bring out the best in every family
member
? Realistic ways to reclaim your children from corporate
America
? Helping children of any age deal with peer pressure
? Raising kids who care about people and the planet
? How to focus on the “good stuff” . . . with less stuff
Including sections on limiting television, environmentally
friendly practices, celebrating the holidays, and tapping into the
growing community of families who embrace simplicity, this
inspiring guide will show you how to raise children according to
your own values—and not those of the consumer culture—as you enjoy
both quality and quantity time with your family.
關於作者:
MARIE SHERLOCK writes for a variety of magazines, including
Family Circle and Your Money, and United Parenting Publications.
She has been living the simple, good life in Oregon with her
husband and two children for more than ten years.