Climate Change for Kids: How Young People Can Create a Better World with authors Danica and Meera

How do we help young people understand climate change without overwhelming them? And how can children and teens make a meaningful difference in their communities? Join Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories, with author Meera Subramanian and illustrator Danica Novgorodoff, creators of "A Better World Is Possible: Global Youth Confront the Climate Crisis." Together, they discuss youth leadership, environmental education, the power of storytelling, and practical ways young people can take action and create positive change. Some highlights: • Why Danica and Meera felt compelled to create A Better World Is Possible • The power of combining personal stories with climate science • How storytelling helps young people connect with complex issues • Meaningful ways children and teens can make a difference without becoming full-time activists • Why simply talking about climate change can be a powerful action • The important role parents, teachers, and other caring adults play in nurturing environmental awareness • Real-life examples of young people creating change in their schools and communities • How educators can use the book across science, social studies, language arts, and civics • Why hope is something we do, not something we wait for • What gives Danica and Meera hope about the next generation Find Danica Novgorodoff and Meera Subramanian here: A Better World Is Possible website: https://abetterworldthebook.org/ A Better World Is Possible Facebook:   / abetterworldthebook   A Better World Is Possible Instagram: @abetterworldthebook Meera Subramanian: Website: https://meerasub.org/ Facebook:   / meerasub   Instagram: @meerasub LinkedIn:   / journomeerasub   Danica Novgorodoff: Website: http://danicanovgorodoff.com Instagram: @novgorodoff Timestamp: 00:00 Introduction and why environmental education matters 02:31 What inspired the creation of A Better World Is Possible 06:23 The power of storytelling and climate science 11:27 What young people can do right now 16:03 The role of parents, teachers, and other adults 21:04 Stories and reactions from readers 23:13 How educators can use the book in the classroom 26:35 Is there hope for the future? 34:26 Resources and where to learn more ************* For more resources on kids yoga: To design a customized yoga program at your school, check out the School Yoga Program here: https://www.kidsyogastories.com/schoo... Or join our Kids Yoga Stories newsletter for weekly kids yoga resources: https://www.kidsyogastories.com/sign-... ❤️WELCOME to the Kids Yoga Stories YouTube channel! We’re thrilled that you’re here. We provide a variety of free resources to help you bring yoga and mindfulness to kids. Whether you’re a teacher, parent, school counselor, yoga teacher, or school staff we have something for everyone including free videos, printables, teaching resources (available here and on our site), and a shop with 150+ yoga and mindfulness products for kids! SUBSCRIBE to the channel and join our global movement to help bring yoga and mindfulness to children everywhere!    / kidsyogastories   😌 Free How to Get Started Teaching Yoga to Children Mini-Course Are you looking to bring yoga to children but don’t know where to start? Our community is always asking for tips about teaching yoga to kids. In this series, Giselle shares her philosophy by detailing four steps to teaching to children, which are based on her experience as a certified yoga teacher, former primary school teacher, and mom. This series will focus on a mindset of “being” a kids yoga facilitator. We have to start from a strong foundation of our own yoga practice to make our yoga teachings authentic and meaningful for the children. This four-part video series will get you started and have you confidently teaching yoga to children today. Find it Here: https://shop.kidsyogastories.com/coll... 🧘🏽‍♂️🧘‍♀️🧘🏿‍♀️ Kids Yoga Stories, a mom-run and mom-operated business, was founded in 2012 by former classroom teacher and certified yoga instructor Giselle Shardlow. During her travels and time teaching grades kindergarten through fifth grade in Guatemala, Australia, Canada, and the United States, Giselle witnessed the need to address childhood illiteracy, obesity, and stress. She blended her passions of yoga, mindfulness, and education to create books, card decks, and educational resources to provide classroom teachers, school staff, coaches, and parents with the tools to bring yoga and mindfulness to children everywhere. Connect with us: Facebook:   / kidsyogastories   Instagram:   / kidsyogastories   Website: https://www.kidsyogastories.com/ Shop: https://shop.kidsyogastories.com/ Amazon: www.amazon.com/kidsyogastories The Kids Wellness Podcast: https://www.kidsyogastories.com/TKWP