Parent Hacks

Book-related goodies: Live chat Thursday 2/21, MinCamp update, and more

I've spent an embarassing proportion of the last week staring at my computer. I've gotten plenty of things done but my writing brain is blocked by a big, flashing sign that says THIS IS SO EXCITING. So, rather than fight it (I tried, yesterday, to no avail) I'm just going...

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Boston! It's a book launch party!

If you're in the Boston area, here's a chance to join in the fun of our book launch and help a great cause at the same time.

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Thank you. That's all.

Thank you, everyone, for making this such an incredible place to be every day.

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Announcing #MinCamp, the free companion workshop to Minimalist Parenting

It's gonna be fun, it's gonna be productive, and it might just change your life. Sign up now!

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Boxed classroom Valentines: convenient, lazy...or a non-issue?

A Valentine's Day sanity check.

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Big news: Minimalist Parenting now available for pre-order!

It's been over a year since Christine and I put our heads and hands together and set off on the challenge of writing a book. I am so excited to share with you that MINIMALIST PARENTING is now available for pre-order at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and your favorite local...

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Minimalist Parenting book trailer [VIDEO]

Thanks to the generous help of several talented photographers, one video editing genius and some royalty-free music, we ended up with a book trailer that went beyond what we ever hoped for.

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Thank you for another wonderful year (and a sneak peek at what's next)

There's so much in store for 2013 here at Parent Hacks, much of it inspired by Minimalist Parenting. I can't wait to share it with you. Till then, have a wonderful, restful holiday. I'm so happy to have spent another year with you.

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My Minimalist Parenting appearance on AM Northwest [video]

On Monday, I was invited to talk about Minimalist Parenting (specifically, our holiday approach) on Portland's local morning show, AM Northwest. The host, Dave, is a lovely guy...so easy to talk to. And the studio is a five-minute drive from my house, so the whole experience felt rather neighborly. It's...

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Even minimalists love their stuff

Just because we're striving for Minimalist Holidays (or minimalist parenting in general) doesn't mean we must foresake our love of stuff.

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I'm talking about Minimalist Holidays on AM Northwest this morning

Good morning, friends. I'm off to the studios of KATU (our local ABC affiliate) to talk about Minimalist Holidays on the morning show AM Northwest.

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What my kids cherish most about holiday rituals

In my next post in the Minimalist Holidays series, I've identified the two things that make our holiday traditions special, and they're surprisingly simple and affordable (often, free).

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How to shorten the holiday to-do list without losing the magic

For so many, holiday cheer inevitably gets clouded by anxiety. But how do you choose what to cut? What if you lower your expectations to the point where the holidays no longer feel special?

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7 ways to shorten your gift list without stifling your holiday spirit

Now that the Holiday Buying Season is officially upon us, I figured it's a good time to revisit a topic I've written about before: how to shorten the holiday gift list.

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On writing, talking, walking, and eating dog food

Hello, friends! It feels wonderful to be back (although I was never gone). Here's what I have been up to lately.

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