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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... give shape to this book . Thanks to all of you for your time and thoughtful responses . I would also like to express my appreciation to my dear friends Chris and Judith Plant at New Society Publishers who took a chance on this book . I ...
... give to others by assuming the role of teacher and leader . I taught many a boy how to tie his knots and perform dozens of other skills we learned in Scouts . Teaching has been a role I've assumed ever since , not for financial gain ...
... give up my dream of a career in medicine , and I had no data to suggest that I could make a living " saving the planet . " As a graduate student , I immersed myself once again in course work , absorbed in the intricate details of the ...
... give in . " He had no background in Earth science . " I had to teach myself the course as I went along , and by the time that first year was over , I was hooked on appreci- ating our planet . And I could fire up the kids , too ! " Ed ...
... give his audiences a real- A study of environmental trends suggests quite strongly that we're on an unsustainable course . istic view of what's happening to the planet — and us . On a typical day on planet Earth , says Orr , we destroy ...
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