The New Dream Blog

Lists   |   May 31, 2017

What Would It Take to Shift Our Gifting Away from "Stuff"?

Blog   |   by New Dream   |   October 9, 2017

Learn more about New Dream's research on the barriers and benefits to giving gifts of experience rather than "stuff."

Parenting

Topics   |   June 26, 2017

GUIDE: Smart Consumers: An Educator's Guide to Exploring Consumer Issues and the Environment

Resources   |   by New Dream   |   April 13, 2017

ACTION KIT: Kids Unbranded – tips for pushing back against excessive advertising at home

Resources   |   by New Dream   |   July 14, 2015

Raising kids in today’s noisy, fast-paced culture can be difficult. Our Kids Unbranded Action Kit can help you navigate through the noise with practical, commercial-free alternatives.

VIDEO: The High Price of Materialism – how our culture of consumerism undermines our well-being (5 min.)

Videos   |   January 5, 2018

In this short animation, psychologist Tim Kasser discusses how America's culture of consumerism undermines our well-being.

Replacing the Value of "More" with "Enough

Blog   |   by Rob Dietz and Dan O'Neill   |   October 11, 2013

How can we overcome the dominance of consumer culture in America? Here are some ideas for getting the transition under way.

6 Ways to Resist Kid-Targeted Advertising (and Save the Planet!)

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   December 30, 2015

Today’s consumer culture encourages materialistic values. Learn ways to fight back!

6 Ways That Parents Can Push Back Against Harmful School Commercialism

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   October 20, 2015

At school, ads can now be found on everything from team uniforms to cafeteria banners to homework folders. Learn some ways to push back.

Advertising in Schools May Be Less Lucrative Than Thought

Blog   |   by Lisa Mastny   |   February 23, 2012

A new report finds that advertising in schools poses a threat to children’s education and development and doesn’t address budget woes.

Breaking the Soda Habit

Blog   |   by alexis   |   January 12, 2009

My Year of Buying Nothing New: 4-Month Update

Blog   |   by Julie Fathy   |   April 25, 2016

Colorado mom Julie Fathy has found joy in a different kind of life—one with less stuff.

Why the Toys You Choose Matter: 6 Tips for Combating Commercialism and Encouraging Creative Play

Blog   |   by Edna Rienzi   |   February 29, 2016

Choosing toys and accessories carefully for your children can help them grow up to become smart consumers.

4 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying a Product

Blog   |   by Dave Evans   |   June 9, 2016

There are a few key things you can look for to give you a better idea of what kind of company you are supporting with your wallet.

Welcome, Shara!

Blog   |   by New Dream   |   July 20, 2017

Shara Drew has joined New Dream as the new Program Director for our Kids & Commercialism work.