49: Less Stuff, Less Stress — Sustainable Living with Kids (In Real Life)
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49: Less Stuff, Less Stress — Sustainable Living with Kids (In Real Life)
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In this episode, I’m talking about what sustainable living with kids actually looks like in real life. Not the Instagram version — the real version. The conversations, the habits, the overwhelm, the convenience culture, and the small shifts that slowly become part of how your family moves through the world.
Takeaways
- Kids learn consumption habits by watching us
- Sustainable living with kids is about buying less, not buying “eco” products
- Convenience culture is deeply connected to overwhelm and mental load
- Small habits shape how kids think about waste, spending, and consumption
- Involving kids in the “why” helps sustainability become a mindset
- Sustainability conversations naturally deepen as kids grow
- It’s never too late to start having these conversations as a family
One Small Shift
Have a family conversation about consumption, waste, or sustainability this week. Ask your kids what they notice, what they care about, and what ideas they have. You might be surprised by the answers.
Resources
10 Tips for Going Zero With Kids
How to Do a Trash Audit With Kids
Thrift Shopping for Kids
How to Prevent Food Waste With Kids
Becoming a Zero Waste Family
How to Pack a Zero Waste School Lunch
Related Episodes
Ep. 16: Sustainable Living with Kids — Save Money and Reduce Waste with Jessica Nakamura
Ep. 17: How to Raise Eco-Friendly Kids with Talayna Zacharias
Ep. 22: From Refills to Resilience — Simple, Real-Life Sustainable Living with Julie Darrell
Ep. 32: Overstimulation, Overconsumption, and the Pressure to Do More with Gillian Gabryluk
Ep. 40 – How to Host a Zero Waste Birthday Party for Kids
Ep. 46: How to Talk to Kids About Climate Change with Brittany Jefferson
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