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NEW SOCIETY BLOG — Parenting
Thinking in Systems and Channeling Systemic Change
All across North America, severe weather events have become a common occurrence. Extreme heat, drought, flash floods, cold snaps, hurricane bombs, and many more are becoming regular seasonal changes. If you’re struggling to explain these events to your kids or feeling angst amidst climate change, Harriet Shugarman might be able to help. In her book, How to Talk to Your Kids About Climate Change, she provides tools and strategies for parents to explain the climate emergency to their children and galvanize positive action. Today we look at how thinking in systems and channelling systemic change can be a catalyst for a better future.
The 33rd Benjamin Franklin Book Award Finalists
We are thrilled to announce that one New Society titles has been named a Benjamin Franklin Award finalist.
Tags: Awards, Climate Change, Parenting
The 2020 Foreword INDIES Book Awards Finalists
We are thrilled to announce that one New Society titles has been nominated for a Foreword INDIES Book Awards this year.
Tags: Awards, Climate Change, Parenting
Some "Back-pocket" Activities
With the weather slowing starting to warm up, it's the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors. The Big Book of Nature Activities: A Year-Round Guide to Outdoor Learning has plenty of ideas to get outside and learn. The Big Book of Nature Activities is a guide to help parents, educators, and caretakers ensure children are able to explore the natural world, and here are some easy outdoor activities listed below.
Ideas for At-Home Holiday Fun: Winter Scavenger Hunt for Kids
Though it can be tempting to curl up with a book and wait for warmer months to go exploring, The Big Book of Nature Activities: A Year-Round Guide to Outdoor Learning has plenty of ideas to get outside and learn. The Big Book of Nature Activities is a guide to help parents, educators, and caretakers ensure children are able to explore the natural world, like a winter scavenger!
Interview with Harriet Shugarman
Today's author interview featuring our winning giveaway questions is with Harriet Shugarman author of How to Talk to Your Kids About Climate Change: Turning Angst into Action
Tags: Author Interview, Climate Change, Education, Parenting
Take the Holidays Outside with these Family Activities
We have all heard about, and hopefully experienced, the health benefits of the great outdoors, but when winter sets in it can be a bit more challenging to make the trek outside. But the effort is well worth it, especially during the busy holiday season, when kid energy and stress levels can run high.
Tags: Activities, Community, Education, Gardening, Parenting
Interview with Jim Rietmulder, author of When Kids Rule the School
In today's blog post we speak to Jim Rietmulder, author of When Kids Rule the School: The Power and Promise of Democratic Education. Jim is a founding staff member at The Circle School in Harrisburg, PA, a pioneering democratic school.