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Be There for People: Life Lessons from a Fifth Grader
Blog | by Jen Patterson | April 9, 2019
New Dreamer Jen Patterson shares her experience working as an academic coach and being personally challenged and inspired by a student's poem.
Easy Steps to Waste-Free School Lunches
Blog | by Tovah Paglaro | September 25, 2012
By choosing to forgo packaged or cafeteria food, we can teach our children healthy eating habits and minimize the garbage that ends up at landfills.
TIPS: Simplify Valentine's Day
Resources | by New Dream | April 14, 2017
Check out our Simplify Valentine's Day resources to help you “reboot” Valentine’s Day into a day focused on kindness and generosity.
Why the Elf on the Shelf Is Not Welcome in My House
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | November 14, 2016
New Dream's Edna Rienzi offers tips to help parents avoid the "slippery slope" of this popular Christmas tradition.
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.
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10 Alternative Gift Ideas for Father’s Day
Blog | by New Dream | June 8, 2016
Alternative gift ideas for Father's Day that are green, family-friendly, and local (because we all know dad doesn't need another necktie).
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!
ACTION KIT: Schools Unbranded – simple steps to understanding and pushing back against rampant in-school commercialism
Resources | by New Dream | April 14, 2017
This helpful guide offers simple steps to understanding and pushing back against rampant in-school commercialism.
Living the Dream: Psychologist and Blogger Suzita Cochran
Blog | by Edna Rienzi | April 9, 2014
Suzita Cochran's decision to choose a “time over money” lifestyle came from her work in psychology, where she learned in-depth what children need to thrive.
GUIDE: The Family Guide to a (Mostly) Screen-Free Summer
Resources | by New Dream | July 7, 2017
Concerned about screen time taking over your free time? This special resource is chock full of ideas to help you reclaim your summer.
GUIDE: 5 Simple Steps to Reclaiming Your Weekend – practical ideas to help you unplug, recharge, and connect
Resources | by New Dream | July 20, 2017
This guide provides simple steps to help you avoid defaulting to screens when you find yourself with a short burst of free time. Get practical ideas to help you unplug, recharge, and connect.
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Resources Landing Page | February 28, 2018