Raising Eco Minimalists

Ever wonder how to get your kids involved with gardening without sacrificing your precious plants? 

Gardening is great for our physical and mental health, and the benefits don't stop there for our kids. 

Kids can learn a number of super important skills through gardening, and it also opens up the conversation for a number of big topics like food waste, food inequality, building community, soil health, pollinators, etc. 

In this episode, I share seven tips on how to garden with kids, the benefits of gardening for kids, and how to keep your sanity (and your plants) while you're at it. 

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

• iNaturalist app

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You've probably heard of the term zero waste living, and minimalism, but what if you are drawn to both lifestyles, but don't feel like you fit into either one?

Eco-minimalism might be a good fit for you. 

In this episode, you will learn the following:

• What is eco-minimalism?
• How does eco-minimalism differ from zero waste living and minimalism separately
• How eco-minimalism started
• How to balance eco-friendly living and minimalism 
• How to apply eco-minimalism into your life
• What to do if you have a partner/roommate/spouse that's not on board
• Eco-minimalism resources 

Resources mentioned: 

• The Sustainable Minimalist Podcast and book 'Sustainable Minimalism'
• Howard Lidell 'Eco-Minimalism book
• Reduce, Reuse, Renew
• Decluttering archives
• Decluttering course
• Decluttering ebook
• Toss app
• Buy Nothing Project Group
• Freecycle.org
• Nextdoor 
• Facebook Marketplace
• Eco friendly magic of tidying up (a guide to responsibly get rid of almost everything)
• #ecominimalism
• #ecominimalist
• #sustainableminimalism
• #sustainableminimalist
• Eco Minimalist YouTube Channel

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Wondering how to raise kids who care about the environment? Who want to take action towards the climate crisis, racial injustice, and social issues? Whether we like it or not, our kids are going to inherit many of the issues we are facing today, and it's important that we as parents/guardians help guide our kids as they navigate them. In this episode, I'm talking with Brittany Jefferson of Teacher Mom Chronicles. Brittany talks about:

•  what it means to be an eco-advocate or activist
• how we can raise awareness for our kids in an age-appropriate way
• how we can encourage kids to become their own version of a climate activist/advocate based on their interests 
• how we can talk to our kids about big issues such as the climate crisis, racial injustice, and social issues 
• amazing resources she uses to talk to her own kids (and the kids she teaches)

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

• Book: Talking to kids about climate change
• Link to industrial revolution instagram post
• Book: all we can save
• Book: braiding sweetgrass
• Book: The Green Collar Economy
• Book: We are the water protectors
• Book: Greta and the Giants
• Book: The Power Book
• Book series: The ______  History of the United States (ex: Latinx)

Where to find out more about Brittany, and Teacher Mom Chronicles:

• Become a Teacher Mom Chronicle Patreon member and get amazing resources that expand on what we discussed in this episode 
• Blog: Teacher Mom Chronicles 
• Instagram
• Twitter

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A common question is: "how can we get kids to care about nature/the earth?" 

It's a good questions, because after all, how can we, or how can we expect anyone to care about something they have no connection with?

In this episode I'm talking with Jess Purcell, of Thoughtfully Sustainable. Jess talks about how we can get our kids interested in the pressing issues that face us today. 

Jess introduces us to the term: sustainability science, and talks about what it means.

Additionally, we talk about the glaring fact that not everyone, or every kid, has the same access to nature and science teachings - and Jess shares some ways we can work to make these places and learnings more accessible for all. 

Resources mentioned:

• Medinah of Science Teacher Mom 
• Backyard Basecamp 
• 2021 Virtual Earth Day Summit
• Jen from Honestly Modern
• Sarah of Sarah.Robertson.Barnes 
• Lindsay of Simply Sustainable Parenting

Where you can find Jess Purcell/Thoughtfully Sustainable

• Blog
• Instagram

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In episode one, I talked all about what eco-minimalism was. But this podcast is all about raising eco-minimalists, so it would be a disservice to not include an entire episode on that topic as well.

In this episode, I talk with sustainable minimalism guru Stephanie Seferian - author of the book Sustainable Minimalism, and podcast host of The Sustainable Minimalists - all about raising kids under the eco-minimalism umbrella. 

Stephanie and talk about:

• The definition of eco-minimalism/sustainable minimalism 
• The importance of having a family vision
• How to handle gifts
• Toy decluttering
• and more!

Resources mentioned: 

• #sustainableminimalism
• #sustainableminimalsts
• #ecominimalism
• #ecominimalists

You can find Stephanie in these places of the web:

• Instagram
• Blog
• Podcast 
• Book
• Facebook
• Facebook Group

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What is raising eco minimalists podcast? In this intro episode, I share what this podcast is all about, who I am, and what you can expect in the future from the show.


Let's connect!

Email me: [email protected]

Blog (Reduce, Reuse, Renew)
Instagram (@raisingecominimalistspodcast or @reducereuserenewblog)
Facebook Raising Eco Minimalist Community Group
Become a podcast member (and help support the show!)

Support the show

Let's connect!

Sign up and receive the eco-activity book with over 15 activities for kids.

Email me: [email protected]

• Blog (Reduce, Reuse, Renew)
• Instagram (@raisingecominimalistspodcast or @reducereuserenewblog)
• Support the Show

Leave a review on Apple and/or Spotify