I've
talked about minimalism often, and this style of parenting was one I
liked before I knew it had a name! It appeals to me because
of its simplicity. We live a simple life-style, so it naturally fits
into our lives. Some of the basic practices of minimalist parenting
are as follows:
- Remember what was important to you as a child and incorporate those experiences into your own parenting
- Own less toys but provide more opportunities to have meaningful experiences
- Don't fill up your schedule with constant doings
I think parents
like the sound of this, though it may be hard to practice, because we
live in a world where busyness is a virtue, and you know how much a
child is loved by how many awesome presents he/she gets from his/her
parents. Let's talk about each of these practical ideas separately.
