#079 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: https://www.facebook.com/ABetterWorldTheBook/ A Better World Is Possible Instagram: @abetterworldthebook Meera Subramanian: Website: https://meerasub.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meerasub/ Instagram: @meerasub LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/journomeerasub/ Danica Novgorodoff: Website: http://danicanovgorodoff.com Instagram: @novgorodoff ***************** 🧘🏽‍♂️🧘‍♀️🧘🏿‍♀️ 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: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kidsyogastories  Website: https://www.kidsyogastories.com/ Shop: https://shop.kidsyogastories.com/