Why DIY and Circular Economy Skills Matter for Families
Integrating “Do-It-Yourself” and repair skills into family routines is more than just a hobby—it is a strategy to improve parent-child relationships while promoting sustainability.
DIY Parents helps families transition from passive media consumers to active creators. We tackle the lack of technical repair skills among adults, reducing reliance on “throwaway” consumption.
Results and impact
We provide practical tools to foster intergenerational bonding through co-creation and digital media documentation.
European Network: Practical workshops and a cross-border community for digital parental mediation
Structured Methodology: Helping parents blend DIY and digital literacy in daily life.
The Toolbox & Handbook: Practical guides for educators, psychologists, and parents to implement repair projects.
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