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Welcome, Shara!
Blog | by New Dream | July 20, 2017
Shara Drew has joined New Dream as the new Program Director for our Kids & Commercialism work.
Top 10 Neighborhood Platforms for Connecting and Collaborating
Blog | by New Dream | April 3, 2018
Inspired by a lively conversation in our Community in Action Facebook Group, we’ve put together a list of the various platforms you can use to communicate with your neighbors.
Great Summer Reads: 2018 Edition
Blog | by New Dream | May 8, 2018
We asked members of our Facebook group to post a comment about a book that's inspired them to make change. Check out their responses!
Say "No!" to Plastic: Choosing Mind-Boosting Toys for Children
Blog | by Daria M. Brezinski | December 9, 2013
Use this litmus test to choose purchases and activities that enhance both creativity and intelligence in kids.
Be a Super Mom (or Dad): Reinstate Family Meals
Blog | by Tovah Paglaro | May 11, 2012
A mother of three reflects about the central place that family meals should take in our lives.
The Solution That Has No Name
Blog | by Cecile Andrews | August 20, 2013
The secret to change? It's as simple as bringing people together and starting conversations.
Josef Beery: Connecting Community Through Art and Books
Blog | by Lisa Mastny | December 11, 2012
Beery talks with us about his efforts to broaden the dialogue around sharing, simplicity, and community connection.
5 Simple Steps to Start Your Nature-Based Playgroup
Blog | by Shara Drew | June 6, 2018
Regular play opportunities in nature help to develop a greater sense of place, wonder, and connection to the planet we all call home.
Tackling the Twin Threats of Population and Consumption: An Interview with Robert Engelman
Blog | by Lisa Mastny | February 23, 2012
The new head of Worldwatch says we need to address both population growth and rising consumption if we hope to bring about a more sustainable world.
Free Time: The Forgotten American Dream
Blog | by Lisa Mastny | June 20, 2013
A new book describes how Americans have distanced themselves from their historical yearnings for free time, in favor of a culture of overwork.
Spirit of Change Magazine: 15 Tips For Commercial-Free, Fun-Filled Family Holidays
Blog | by Shara Drew | December 1, 2017
If you want to make this year’s holidays more meaningful, memorable, and rejuvenating for your family, these 15 tips will help you opt out of the commercial hype and create a truly special celebration for your kids.
TIPS: 15 Tips for Commercial-Free, Fun-Filled Family Holidays
Resources | November 1, 2017
If you want to make this year’s holidays more meaningful, memorable, and rejuvenating for your family, these 15 tips will help you opt out of the commercial hype and create a truly special celebration for your kids.
Rethinking Plastic, Consumer Choices, and Our Values as Americans
Blog | by Dyaami D’Orazio | September 18, 2019
"We consume to have fun, to fit in, for convenience, to fill the spaces between ourselves and our families...and because the structure of society forces us to."
Our Emerging Normal: Results from New Dream's COVID-19 Survey
Blog | June 10, 2020
In April, we asked our audience for thoughts and feedback on how the COVID-19 pandemic was informing what they prioritize and consume. The feedback was deeply insightful.