The Green Parent
Raising kids with conscience
Climate Change
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21 May 2013
10 reasons to go veggie
People choose a vegetarian diet for many reasons; religious, ethical, health and moral being some of them. It could be argued that with our population growth and unsustainable living choices, environmental reasons could be top of the list. Research on why vegetarianism is the best choice for our planet reveals some pretty shocking statistics. […] more
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17 Apr 2013
10 celebrations for Earth Day
Earth Day is a day for giving back to Mother Earth. It is a chance to pause and take stock of all the wondrous gifts we often take for granted, the most obvious being, of course, life itself! Today is the perfect opportunity to get outside with your kids and celebrate the natural world around you. […] more
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16 Mar 2013
World water day
World Water Day is an important occasion, held annually on 22 March. Its aim is to focus attention on the importance of freshwater and advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. The United Nations founded the day in 1993 as an international celebration of freshwater as a right for everyone. Freshwater is crucial to the lives of everyone on our planet. […] more
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12 Mar 2013
Make weather fun
Feeling gloomy about all the rain we seem to have been experiencing in the UK? Imagine living in Arica in Chile, South America, one of the driest places on earth. Less than 1mm of rain falls per year, meaning that a coffee cup would take around 100 years to fill. Almost makes you grateful for grey skies! World Meteorological Day falls on 23rd March and is an opportunity to find out more about the wonderful world of weather with your kids. […] more
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12 Feb 2013
Get involved in green action
Calling all green kids! Go Green Week is an opportunity to get your school, college or university involved in action on climate change. Go Green Week is the brainchild of People & Planet, a student-led movement that empowers young people with the skills, confidence and knowledge they need to make change happen, at home and globally. […] more
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