Parenting in a Climate Crisis

Camp cancelled because of wildfire smoke. Favourite beaches closed due to erosion. Recess held indoors due to extreme heat. Kids today are experiencing the climate crisis firsthand.

So how do parents help it all make sense for them? And how can we keep our kids (and ourselves) from despair?

Environmental journalist and parent Bridget Shirvell has created a handbook for parents to help them navigate these questions and more, weaving together expert advice from climate scientists, environmental activists, child psychologists, and parents across the country.

She helps parents answer tough questions (how did we get here?) and raise kids who feel connected to and responsible for the natural world (it starts with nature walks and a family dog), feel motivated to make ecologically sound choices, and feel empowered to meet the challenges of the climate crisis (it starts with building resilience and problem-solving skills), and to ultimately fight for change.

Parenting in a Climate Crisis stands as a beacon for raising the next generation, embedding sustainability at the heart of family values.