Ga-Ga-Goo-Green? 10 Tips to raise an eco-kid.
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As my offspring stumbles and waddles his way from infancy to full-blown, upwardly mobile toddlerhood, I’m discovering that it’s never too early to steer him toward healthy, eco-conscious choices. Though I don’t doubt that W. is smart and capable, it’s clear that he’s not going to magically morph into a responsible citizen without some coaching and encouragement.
So instead of waiting until his vocabulary includes more than “Buh-bye” and “Uh-oh” or until he stops eating sand or massaging his morning yogurt into his hair, I’ve decided to set the stage for eco-friendly living today. Using common sense and taking the advice of other Earth-minded mamas — like my green parenting mentor, Lynda Fassa, author of “Green Kids, Sage Families” — I’ve come up with 10 tips to set you on the path to raising a healthy, environmentally aware kid who will hopefully turn into an environmentally aware adult.
(Read full article for explanation of each item)
1. Be the kind of person you want your child to be.
2. Introduce your child to the source of the food she eats.
3. Choose better treats.
4. Don’t take your toilet paper for granted.
5. BYOB: Bring your own bag. (when grocery shopping)
6. Clean green.
7. Reuse regularly.
8. Throw a smart party
9. Play naturally.
10 Limit screen time. (TV-Computer)
So instead of waiting until his vocabulary includes more than “Buh-bye” and “Uh-oh” or until he stops eating sand or massaging his morning yogurt into his hair, I’ve decided to set the stage for eco-friendly living today. Using common sense and taking the advice of other Earth-minded mamas — like my green parenting mentor, Lynda Fassa, author of “Green Kids, Sage Families” — I’ve come up with 10 tips to set you on the path to raising a healthy, environmentally aware kid who will hopefully turn into an environmentally aware adult.
(Read full article for explanation of each item)
1. Be the kind of person you want your child to be.
2. Introduce your child to the source of the food she eats.
3. Choose better treats.
4. Don’t take your toilet paper for granted.
5. BYOB: Bring your own bag. (when grocery shopping)
6. Clean green.
7. Reuse regularly.
8. Throw a smart party
9. Play naturally.
10 Limit screen time. (TV-Computer)
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sickinjersey
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Number one is the most important Be who you want your child to be.
- 4 years ago
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sickinjersey
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QuitItAlready
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Both my children grew up in a green home. They know and understand the value of most the thing on that list. Great article. I wish some schools would distribute lists like that for kids to take home to parents.
- 4 years ago
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QuitItAlready
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ClipsFC
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Right on. Start early. To many kids today never got that benefit. I am sure you kids turned out just fine :)
- 4 years ago
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ClipsFC
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sickinjersey
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This is the best way to teach your children about anything in life.Teach by example.I learned that after making a few mistakes unfortunately.
- 4 years ago
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sickinjersey
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ClipsFC
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It’s never too early to steer kids toward healthy, eco-conscious choices. Author: Marisa Belger
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