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Spreading the Sharing Message on MLK Day
Blog | by Mary Murphy | February 11, 2013
Through the "Me, We, New Dream" mural art project, students explored ways to share resources and reduce their carbon footprints.
Classrooms Struggling? Take SoKind to School
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | December 17, 2013
Looking for a way to give back to the classrooms that give so much to your child? Use SoKind!
WEBINAR: Starting a Toy Lending Library
Webinars | February 29, 2016
This webinar provides guidance on how to start a toy lending library in your community, with a special look at successful initiatives in Minneapolis and Cleveland.
WEBINAR: How to Start a Babysitting Co-op
Webinars | May 23, 2013
Instead of hunting for a babysitter every time you need to go out, you can rely on trusted mothers and fathers in your own network. Watch this webinar recording to learn how to start a babysitting co-op in your community.
Is It Wrong to Want to Give Your Children What You Never Had?
Blog | by Kelley Dennings | December 16, 2019
A strong advocate of experiences over gifts, Kelley talks about her own struggles with trying to make holiday memories less about what’s under the tree and more about spending time together.
My Story: Tips and Tricks for Hosting an Alternative Gift Fair
Blog | by Jenn Knepper | September 3, 2014
Want to learn how to host an alternative gift fair? Start here.
BROCHURE: Minimizing the Impact of Childhood Media Use
Resources | by New Dream | April 14, 2017
In partnership with Psychologists for Social Responsibility, New Dream offers practical resources for distribution at parent gatherings, school events, and other venues.
The Power of One (Child)
Blog | by Jake Giessman | July 18, 2012
Guest blogger Jake Giesmann explains why choosing to have only one child has brought wide-ranging benefits for his family and finances.
GUIDE: Good Times Made Simple: The Lost Art of Fun – tips for inexpensive, non-commercial family fun
Resources | by New Dream | June 6, 2011
This short guide is packed with inexpensive, non-commercial ways to spend time with your family—an antidote to video games, screens, and trips to the mall.
Classrooms Struggling? |Take SoKind to School
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | December 17, 2013
Last year, the average teacher in the United States spent $945 on materials for the classroom. Looking for a way to give back to the classrooms that give so much to your child? Use SoKind!
Partner Update: Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood Adopts New Dream’s Kids & Commercialism and Kids Unbranded Programs and Assets
Blog | February 19, 2020
Our longtime partner, Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood (CCFC), has officially adopted New Dream’s work in this area. CCFC is committed to helping children thrive in an increasingly commercialized, screen-obsessed culture, and is the only organization dedicated to ending marketing to children.
5 Action Steps to Change Kids’ Screen Time
Blog | by Shara Drew | May 15, 2018
Here are five steps you can take to help make childhood what it should be for kids: filled with play, quality time with caring adults, and exploration in the natural world.
Expecting a Baby? Embrace the Gift of Community Supported Postpartum (CSP)
Blog | by Kerry Ingram | January 10, 2019
When someone you know is about to welcome a new baby into their family, offer them the gift of a supportive community through CSP.
Say "No!" to Plastic: Choosing Mind-Boosting Toys for Children
Blog | by Daria M. Brezinski | December 9, 2013
Use this litmus test to choose purchases and activities that enhance both creativity and intelligence in kids.