Earth Day is arriving next week--and guess what? Children fear
that soon we won't be celebrating any additional Earth Days. In
a survey commissioned by HabitatHeroes.com, more than half
believe the earth will not be a good place to live when they
grow up. One in three fear the demise of the planet. Sharon
Lowe, mother of three, environmental activist, and creator of
HabitatHeroes.com, offers these tips to help parents allay their
kid's fears about the environment: -Communication is key.
Parents need to be open and honest with their children. -Allow
your children to ask questions. Acknowledge their fears as real,
no matter how big or small. Explain in a manner they can relate
to. Show them pictures. Visit websites like Habitat Heroes and
engage in child friendly games and activities to help explain
the issues in a way that is not scary. Habitat Heroes offers
printable activity sheets and lesson plans which can help
reinforce your conversations. You can also find out if your
child's class is being educated abou