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Play means everything to our kiddos and they need clothes that can keep up!

In a world of cheaply-made disposable fashion, finding durable and sustainable kids' play clothing can be a challenge. If you keep an eye out, you can find kids play clothes that are built to last.

In recent years, the fashion industry has witnessed a significant shift towards sustainability, and children's clothing is no exception. As us parents become more aware of the environmental and ethical impacts of their purchasing decisions, the demand for sustainable children's fashion has been on the rise. But what exactly is sustainable fashion, and how does it differ from fast fashion?

This month's parent is Ashley Robertson, mom of 3, environmentalist, and photographer. Read more about her kids, the causes she cares about, and her dream vacation (it involves treehouses). 

In January 2024, we launched our first virtual event called Threads of Change, a monthly Instagram live session hosted by Jackalo founder Marianna Sachse. We discussed de-cluttering, mending, and effective kids’ clothing management strategies. Some highlights: don't boil the ocean, start with specific products, organize your own clothing swap, get your kids involved, and of course: Jackalo takes back used Jackalo clothes for repair and resale. 

We are lucky to have circularity expert Cynthia Power on the Jackalo board. With15 years of experience in the circular fashion space, she helps build and operationalize resale and reuse programs. For Jackalo, that means helping to build our TradeUP program which takes back used Jackalo clothes and repairs and resells them. She does a deep dive into Jackalo's circular clothing strategy with Jackalo founder Marianna Sachse. Breaking down Jackalo's comprehensive approach to circularity. 

Family meal planning is a painstaking process. If I do it regularly, I lose my mojo and get bored with the repetition. If I don't, food goes to waste, we get too much takeout, and maybe we have one creative meal (if one of us has energy!) Enter ChatGPT. Here's how I'm using it to reduce food waste, save money, and feed my family healthy meals.

As a parent, you want the best for your child, including their clothing. You want pieces that are stylish, comfortable, and durable. While fast fashion brands like Shein may seem appealing due to their low prices and trendy styles, there are several reasons to reconsider shopping there for kids' clothing. Here are seven reasons why you might want to think twice.