Author: Diane Williamson

Earth Day, April 22, reminds us every year about the importance of the environment. Many parents are concerned about problems like climate change, habitat destruction and plastic pollution, but they worry that these topics are too scary for kids. Nevertheless, tackling such topics gives you a chance to introduce scientific concepts and instill the importance of making responsible choices. By addressing environmental problems, we take a step toward raising thoughtful citizens of the planet. Here are some ideas for discussing these topics with kids. Keep it simple. Most environmental problems are based in simple scientific facts. Food decomposes and becomes…