One-of-a-Kind Book Aimed at Helping Parents Raise Environmentally Responsible Children

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ONE-OF-A-KIND BOOK AIMED AT HELPING PARENTS RAISE ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE CHILDREN

GABRIOLA ISLAND, BC, Canada, December 9, 2005 --/WORLD-WIRE/-- "In Eco-Kids: Raising Children Who Care for the Earth," author Dan Chiras focuses on touching the hearts and minds of our youth, for the future of the world depends on what they feel, think, and believe. Most importantly he has given parents the tools by which they can raise children who truly care for the Earth. It's a must read---long overdue."
-- Dennis Weaver, actor, founder of Institute of Ecolonomics

"EcoKids is an excellent resource for environmentally conscious parents who want to teach their children what it means to be a responsible citizen of the Earth. Nurturing a love of the environment, along with proper instruction on environmental protection, are can help parents instill in their children a lifetime of conscientious action. It should go without saying that our future depends on it."
-- Marty Stouffer, Host of Wild America

To 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:

avoid gloom and doom in favor of positive solutions
foster love and empathy for nature
develop environmental values
put values into action
help children discover the roots of problems and be part of lasting solutions
walk the talk
counter the consumer culture, starting in your own home and community
generate hope and combat apathy.

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.

About the Author
Dan Chiras is the father of two boys, and the author of over 20 books on environmental issues and sustainability. He teaches courses on renewable energy, green building and sustainability at Colorado College. His free time is spent mountain biking, camping, canoeing, kayaking, playing music, and gardening with his boys. For more about Dan, please visit his website: www.danchiras.com

240 pages 6 x 9"
Education & Teaching / Family & Parenting
Pb ISBN 0-86571-533-5
US$17.95 / Can$24.95

Bookstores can order New Society Publishers' books through our trade distributors in the U.S.A., and Canada, as well as in other countries. For details, visit: http://www.newsociety.com

CONTACT: Beth Anne Sobieszczyk
BethAnne@newsociety.com
Tel: 250-383-5863 http://www.newsociety.com

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