By Anders Lorenzen Our daughter Our isn’t even three yet, but she’s already demonstrably determined. Her walk has a certain decisiveness, and she exudes a clear sense of purpose when she sets her mind to something. However, we needn’t look far back in history, nor is it entirely a relic of the past in many parts of the world, that girls […]
The environmental parenting book, “Finding Ecohappiness: Fun Nature Activities to Help Your Kids Feel Happier and Calmer,” prescribes nature-based fun to improve mental health and mood in children (and parents). In our always-on, pressure-cooker culture, children are at special risk for mental health threats. From too much screen time to navigating social media to obsessing over grades and extracurricular activity […]
As we all know, recycling is crucial when it comes to caring for our planet — and instilling this responsibility in children when they are young is a surefire way to encourage them to do it for years to come. But how can we encourage kids to recycle without reducing it to an unpleasant chore? As a former preschool teacher, […]
Recycling is one of the most cited aspects of environmental action. It’s also one in which the whole family can participate. To see how you can make recycling fun for your kids, whether they’re toddlers or teenagers, check out these tips. This article contains affiliate links. If you purchase an item through one of these links, we receive a small […]