Jackalo Featured Parent: Shama Amalean

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Where do you live? Brooklyn, NY

Tell us about your kids!

Isla (age 5) - loves reading, art, theatre and ShareParties!

Alex (age 3) - loves drama, music, reading and ShareParties!

What's your approach to parenting these days?

I try to be laissez-faire but often don't succeed!

What's your dream family trip?

Some place where we can experience the beautiful outdoors but then come back to comfortable, kid-friendly accommodation and great food. Childcare/Kids club would be a bonus!

What causes do you care about most these days. Any organizations you want to shout out?

Climate justice and gender equity

How did you discover Jackalo?

Through a friend

What's your favorite product from Jackalo?

I'm a big fan of pre-loved clothing for kids - the pre-loved Billie Jacket is adorable!

Tell us one fun fact that may surprise people about you.

I love adventure!

Tell us a little bit about your business/the kind of work you do.

I'm a consultant in my day job, and run an initiative called ShareParty on weekends. I set up ShareParty to inspire families to exchange toys rather than purchase new ones. In an age of excess, we champion the strength of sharing, swapping, and embracing sustainable play. Our goal is simple: to cultivate strong community bonds and promote environmental consciousness while ensuring our children have access to an array of toys that ignite their creativity.

Editor's note: We love this ShareParty initiative - genius! Thank you, Shama. Have a passion and perspective you want to share? Become a featured parent, fill out our short form here