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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... . The more I read , the more serious the problems appeared , and the more cer- tain I was that I'd found both a cause and a career . It's not often we can meld our loves so seamlessly . From this point , I went on to a career 6 EcoKids.
... problems . However , for most of us , our role in creating the problems seems insignificant . We reason that we're just one of around 300 million Americans or nearly 6.5 bil- lion world citizens . Therefore , what we do is insignificant ...
... problems also keeps solving them . How so ? us from Quite simply : The logic that spawns our problems keeps many people from changing . " Why bother ? " they ask , " My contribution to solving the problem is so insignificant . If I turn ...
... Andrew stood up and delivered his well - prepared speech , which he'd practiced many times before his family . He outlined the problems with the site in meticulous detail . But the battle was not over . Although many people. 34 EcoKids.
... problem and makes a solution more compelling . saving is known to them . Your children are more likely to respond to a statement such as , " It's better to use environmentally safe cleaning agents when cleaning the sink , because they ...
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