Minimalism and motherhood may at first seem impossible, for 3 reasons:
– First, there’s all the stuff children need + somehow accumulate.
– Then there are the calendar-fillers, including appointments, extracurriculars, playdates, birthday parties + volunteer opportunities.
– Finally, mothers manage an increased mental load because organizing, planning + juggling domestic life is a full-time job.
But minimalism in motherhood is possible. Indeed, proponents of slow parenting attest that minimalist parenting creates space for what matters.
This week’s guest is Diane Boden. Diane is a mother + fellow podcast host who believes that minimalist motherhood comes down to simplicity, routine + structure. Diane describes what slow parenting looks like in real life; she offers ideas for teaching children how to live simply in a consumerist culture, too.
Enjoy!
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