The Green Parent: A Kid-Friendly Guide to Environmentally-Friendly Living
In order to be a green parent that uses proper green parenting techniques, you not only have to practice green living yourself, but you also need to show your kids how to do it. Although you may think that you have all the answers, there are plenty of sources out there that will help you and your family to live an eco-lifestyle.
The Green Parent: A Kid-Friendly Guide to Environmentally-Friendly Living is a 222-page guide written by Jen Savedge, a full-time mom and environmental crusader. The guide offers tips, advice and how-to’s for parents that would like to teach kids the importance of preserving the planet. The guide is divided into 5 sections:
- Introduction – The guide opens with reasons why you and your family should go green.
- The Green Home – Covers energy and water conservation, waste reduction, green cleaning, green yard work and green pets.
- Green to Go – How to green your vehicle, school, work area and vacation.
- Green Shopping – Green shopping tips, eating healthy, eco friendly clothing and furniture, organic beauty products and sustainable parties.
- Green Yourself – This last chapter discusses how you can green yourself, both inside and out.
This is a great green parenting guide because it incorporates creative and fun activities that you can do with your kids. If you’re starting a new family or already have one, pick this guide up and become the green parent that you always knew you wanted to be!
