The GenKind Journal
Ideas and inspiration for planet-positive parenting
5 Magical Autumn Party Ideas for Kids (That Are Fun & Eco-Friendly)
Autumn is the perfect season for a kids’ party—cooler weather, golden leaves, and endless opportunities for nature-inspired fun! Whether your child loves adventure, animals, or creativity, we’ve got you covered with five unique party ideas that celebrate the season while keeping things sustainable and simple.
Less Stuff, More Meaning: How Group Gifting Makes Kids’ Parties Better
The growing trend of group gifting is disrupting traditional gift-giving, and for good reason. It means better gifts for the little ones, but also fosters community spirit and sustainability. Platforms like GenKind are at the forefront, offering seamless solutions that allow group gifting while giving back to meaningful causes.
5 Tips to Create Christmas Magic Without Overloading on Gifts
If you’re looking for ways to create meaningful memories this Christmas, without turning your home into a toy store, here are five tips to keep the magic alive (and your sanity intact).
How GenKind can teach the joy of giving (back) this Christmas
GenKind can help kids enjoy giving back at Christmas. By gifting a donation to a kid-friendly cause, parents can show kids that giving-back is fun and rewarding, as well as planet-saving.
Unwrap the Magic of Christmas
5 Tips on how to strike a balance between making the holidays special and teaching important life lessons: building gratitude without being a Grinch!
Crafts to teach kids about sustainability
Here are five simple, nature-inspired craft activities that parents can do with their children to encourage a love for nature and care for the planet.
Games to teach kids about sustainability
Check out 5 game ideas to help parents engage their children in conversations about sustainability.
What I have learnt about saving the planet (it’s easier than we think)
Treading lightly on our planet is not as hard as we may think. In a world fuelled by fear-mongering and doom, climate optimism should not be baulked at. Here are 5 reasons why.
Aussie animal-themed party food
Planning an animal-themed party? Check out our ideas for making some simple but fun party snacks
GenKind is here to take the stress out of kids-party gifting
GenKind wants to raise a kinder, more planet-aware generation of kids who seek out ways to care for our planet and each other.
WIRES: Saving Australia's Unique Wildlife
GenKind is proud to support WIRES. Australia’s largest wildlife rescue organisation has been rescuing and caring for sick, injured and orphaned native animals for over 35 years.
Celebrating birthdays whilst travelling
Without the usual comforts of home, friends and family, and a pile of gifts, here are 5 ways to make birthday traditions more memorable and meaningful whilst on the road.
How to talk to young children about climate change and sustainability
As parents, one of the most significant responsibilities we have is preparing our children for the future, including climate change and environmental sustainability. Here are 5 useful tips to guide these conversations.
The problem with plastic toys & what we can do to fix it
Toys play a crucial role in a child's development, sparking creativity, encouraging physical activity, and helping with social skills. However, the prevalence of plastic toys poses significant environmental and health challenges too. How can we do better?
10 Eco-friendly ideas for kids party bags
Avoid the plastic waste and over-spending on party bags with our eco-friendly alternatives which still have the wow factor. Here are our ten tips for bags of fun, without the guilt.
Under the Sea Eats: Ocean-Themed Food for Kids’ Birthday Parties
Planning a kids party with an ocean theme? Here are some ideas for simple but fun sea-food!
Fostering Kindness: 5 ways we can empower kids to spread positivity everyday
In a world of competition and individualism, kindness can often be overlooked. Explore five ways parents can help kids understand the power of kindness and spread positivity.
Rethinking Birthday Bashes
How families can navigate the increasing extravagance of kids parties with thoughtfulness and intentionality.
The Power of Kindness: Building Happy, Healthy Children
Actively fostering kindness in our school-aged children not only contributes to a more compassionate society, but also significantly enhances their own happiness and wellbeing.
How SEE Turtles is Making a Difference
SEE Turtles is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting sea turtles through conservation initiatives, community engagement, and education. Their mission is simple yet profound: to ensure the survival of these beloved reptiles for generations to come. But how exactly do they achieve this goal?