Minimalist Parenting ─ Enjoy Modern Family Life More by Doing Less

We’re in the midst of a parenting climate that feeds on ?more”: more expert advice, more gear, more fear about competition and safety, and more choices to make about education, nutrition, even entertainment. The result? Overwhelmed, confused parents and overscheduled, over-parented kids. In Minimalist Parenting, Christine Koh and Asha Dornfest offer a fresh approach to navigating all of this conflicting background ?noise.” They show how to tune into your family’s unique values and priorities and confidently identify the activities, stuff, information, and people that truly merit space in your life. The book begins by showing the value of a minimalist approach, backed by the authors’ personal experience practicing it. It then leads parents through practical strategies for managing time, de-cluttering the home space, simplifying mealtimes, and streamlining recreation. Filled with parents’ personal stories, readers will come away with a unique plan for a simpler life!

Christine Koh is a music and brain scientist turned writer, designer, consultant, and impassioned conversationalist. She is the founder of Boston Mamas, a stylish resource portal for families in Boston and beyond, a digital strategist for Women Online, and a freelance writer. Christine has been featured in Boston magazine, The Boston Globe, Woman’s Day, and was named one of Babble.com’s Top 50 Mom bloggers. She lives in Boston with her husband and two daughters.

Asha Dornfest is the founder of Parent Hacks, a blog devoted to sharing ?forehead-smackingly smart” parenting advice. Since its launch in 2005, Parent Hacks has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Real Simple, and Parents, and has been named the ?Most Useful” of Babble’s Top 50 Mom Blogs two years in a row. Asha writes for Babble Voices at The Accidental Expert, is a panelist for the video blog Momversation, and is a member of ONEMoms Advisory Council. She lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband and two children.