Is It Earth Day Or Is It Birthday?

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Is It Earth Day Or Is It Birthday?

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In our world of disposable products, what can we do to teach our

children not to be so wasteful? As with the solution to any

problem, the first step is awareness. Then comes modeling an

environmentally friendly way of life.

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Is It Earth Day Or Is It Birthday?

Copyright © 2007 Sally Goldberg, Ph.D.

Dr. Sally Parenting, Inc.

http://www.drsallyparenting.com

Q. In our world of disposable products, what can we do to teach

our children not to be so wasteful?

A. As with the solution to any problem, the first step is

awareness. Then comes modeling an environmentally friendly way of

life.

With the erratic weather patterns and other acts of nature, the

earth keeps speaking up with a great big " Stop! " As we all

continue to enjoy the advancement of modern conveniences, so we

must be aware of the resultant toll it takes on our earth's

delicate balance.

The Earth and Its Atmosphere

Scientists tell us about global warming. They trace much of it

to the non-biodegradable items that we dispose of each day.

Every plastic cup, knife, spoon, fork, and plastic bag that we

throw away turns into chemicals that rise up to form a mass

around the earth and block our natural wastes from escaping.

While openness cools, such blocking is what warms. While we live

in 2007 and cannot reverse our wonderful advances (and we do not

want to), there are practical steps we can take.

* Ruth W. of Phoenix, AZ suggests: " Request paper cups whenever

possible, instead of plastic. "

* Jill D. of Flagstaff, AZ wrote: " Bring your own utensils when

you can and go shopping for groceries with your own washable

canvas bag. "

* C. of Boca Raton, FL said: " Ask for paper bags

instead of plastic. "

Cutting Back and Changing Patterns

There are many choices we can make differently related to

environmental protection. Many people print file after file from

their computers when it might take only a few seconds to jot down

the important information that they may need. Others buy colored

disposable paper goods when they could by white instead. Burning

white is much less polluting to the atmosphere. This relates to

all the purchases of colored napkins, paper towels, and other

disposable paper products.

* Mindy L. of Cape Cod, MA reminds us: " Battery operated toys

just end up breaking. Clay, play dough, bubbles, and blocks

provide many more hours of fun for kids. "

* Anne B. of Tempe, AZ alerts us: " Turning lights off when you

are not in the room or are leaving the house saves important

energy, not just money. "

Wasn't it fun when we played jump rope, hide 'n seek, spud, and

dodge ball? What natural activities do you remember doing? How

about a craft that you enjoyed, a building set that you liked

constructing with, or even dolls and a doll house (bought or

homemade) that you designed and re-designed over and over again?

Whole Natural Foods and Body Cleansing

Let us teach our children, even our youngest ones about healthy

eating. Whole natural foods are nature's products. Artificial

color, flavor, and preservatives are not. Such chemicals are in

processed foods, and they clog our cells. Clogging leads to all

kinds of bad diseases. Diseases lead to massive use of

medicines, many other problems, and continued abuse to our

bodies. Every morsel of food you put into your child's body

should have the purpose of nourishment. Whole natural foods are

nature's intended medicines.

* Dava W. of Sedona, AZ tells: " I feed my daughter every morning

natural muesli with soymilk, blueberries, and half a banana. It

is nature's best way to jumpstart your metabolism. "

* Joan S. of Scarsdale, NY adds: " The " no white " rule is

magical-no white flour, white sugar, white rice, or white

potatoes. "

What foods do you give your child just for the purpose of

nutrition? If the answer is most, you are on the right track. We

must " stop " and change our abusive ways. The rewards will

continue to grow as we return to a simpler, happier, and

healthier way of living.

Earth Day is really a new version of our world's birthday. Let

it be our new way to celebrate another year of life. Let us

learn to celebrate it with the dignity and respect it deserves.

Just as we give nurturing love and protection to our precious

children, let us teach them and others new ways to love and

protect our precious planet.

Happy Earth Day!

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Sally Goldberg, Ph.D., parenting specialist, empowers parents to

solve parenting issues. Join her for weekly parenting classes at

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