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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Raising Children Who Care for the Earth Dan Chiras. Raising Children Who Care for the Earth Dan Chiras Advance Praise for EcoKids Finally a book that helps parents. EcoKids Front Cover.
... parents nurture their children into holistic environmental thinking from an early age and lights the way to instilling a profound reverence for the Earth . In the tradition of Aldo Leopold , with EcoKids , Dan Chiras brings us practical ...
... parents , I decided to stop in at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago to talk with the dean about my application . As I neared Chicago , however , I passed some factories in Gary , Indiana . Huge clouds of black smoke ...
... parents , teachers , experiences , reading , and classes in high school or college . Becoming a parent for the first time can , in and of itself , be a powerful stim- ulus for change . Mary Golden , an aspiring green architect from ...
... parent and teacher . It is my belief that if you understand the issues , values , and ecology , you'll be more effective . In this book , I've also included numerous inspiring stories — typically short pieces on kids who are making a ...
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