EcoKids: Raising Children Who Care for the EarthTo forge a sustainable future, we need citizens who care for the Earth. We need citizens who understand that planet care is the ultimate form of self-care. But we also need generations who live according to their values and convictions and who can effect positive change in their lives and the lives of others. Because public schools and the popular media cannot be counted on to produce an Earth-friendly citizenry, the task falls to parents. Yet even aware parents often lack the understanding and resources to take on such a task. EcoKids addresses this gap by presenting a coherent plan that will help parents foster love for nature, teach children the importance of environmental protection, and promote environmental values and inspire action - actions that will last a lifetime. A hopeful and inspiring guide for parents, topics covered include ways to:
Each chapter includes an inspiring case study of a child who's making a difference, short pieces that highlight serious problems such as global warming, along with positive solutions that can be read aloud to children, and activities for children. A resource guide lists helpful books, articles, videos, and organizations. |
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... forests by phasing out our paper supply from ancient forests worldwide . This book is one step towards ending global deforestation and climate change . It is printed on acid - free paper that is 100 % old growth forest - free ( 100 ...
... forests of the Adirondack Mountains in upper New York State , dur- ing my early teens I struggled through the soil and water conservation merit badge class . I was bored , frankly , and unaware of what all of the fuss was about . The ...
... forest , a rem- nant of the eastern old - growth forest -— miraculously spared from the saw . This part of the forest was unlike the younger forests that we had been tromping through all day . It consisted of trees so tall that I ...
... forests of the Appalachian Trail . At my father's insistence , my family was living in rural upstate New York on a 13 - acre ( 5.2 hectare ) site in the country . ( He was adamant about bringing us up in the country , a fact for which I ...
... Forests , fields , rivers , and oceans are the source of the resources that make our lives possible . They are also the source of most money in the human econ- omy . Today and every day , our lives and our economy are dependent on a ...
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