Talking with kids and teens
What would help you to communicate with kids and teens about climate preparedness?
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Have you checked out books to talk with your kids about climate preparedness?
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Is your family ready? Do you have a plan? (p268-)
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How can we help soothe eco-despair? (p228 - 246)
Stress relief: How are you dealing with the stress of climate preparedness?
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How are you staying balanced?
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Keeping things in perspective? Prioritizing health?
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Not feeling like you are more responsible than you are?
Examples: Exercise, a dose of nature, news diet, deep breathing, the worry hour, creative outlets, therapy, dealing with deniers (p27-37)
Resource to share: Optimism balance (p560)
“So which should you feel? Depressed or hopeful? The informed answer is ‘A little or both.’” (p560)
Wrap up/Final Thoughts:
“The world of sustainability warriors is crying out for your help - and offering to train you for the job.” (p25)
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Best response to eco-grief and anxiety is to get involved and take action
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Find Power In Groups (p26)
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Share some examples of advocacy groups
Examples:
Also, share an example of a local group like the CAN! Concord Climate Action Group or Climate Reality Massachusetts Southcoast
Resource to share: Climate Prep Week Toolkit Books for Youth
Highlight a book available at your library such as The Story of Climate Change by Catherine Barr or I Have Right to Save the Planet by Alain Seres or The Parents’ Guide to Climate Revolution by Mary DeMocker.
