This little story, for children and weary activists, is available at the Kamloops Public Library. Written by Rosemary Phillips, the book and accompanying cd Read the rest of this entry »
Archive for the ‘Parenting’ Category
Make a Bird Feeder!
In Garden, Home, Parenting on November 3, 2007 at 2:27 amWith a birdlover’s birthday quickly approaching, I had only days to locate the perfect feeder. Read the rest of this entry »
Parenting Group
In Parenting on October 29, 2007 at 4:15 pmAre you interested in the environment your children will grown up in and inherit? Your choices as a parent can make a difference. If you Read the rest of this entry »
Breastfeeding Challenge(s)
In Parenting on September 27, 2007 at 3:41 pmBesides its direct benefits to babies, breastfeeding offers both environmental and social justice solutions. Read the rest of this entry »
Do Kamloops Kids Need Cars?
In Parenting, Transportation on July 8, 2007 at 8:24 pmHeidi decided to go car free when her twins were 10 years old and her other child was 13. She was successfully car-free in Kamloops for Read the rest of this entry »
Kamloops Teens : Our Up & Coming Leaders
In Parenting on June 3, 2007 at 3:10 pmRecently, I met a 13 year old girl named Leah. Cheerfully helping to fold 500 copies of SOUND, she mentioned that she had committed to reducing her “ecological footprint” by walking to her school and recreational activities. My heart danced. Read the rest of this entry »
Childcare : Employers & Parents May 29th
In Events You Missed, Parenting, Work on May 25, 2007 at 4:13 pmWorried about finding childcare? Can’t find employees due to lack of childcare spaces? Concerned about our future local economy? Come to our brainstorming, information-sharing session! Read the rest of this entry »
Teenager’s Essay Changes Mom’s Lifestyle
In Food, Inspiration, Parenting, Personal Care on February 7, 2007 at 6:50 pmOne person who inspired me towards environmental action is my daughter, Jackie. I was around 50 years of age when she wrote an essay on animal testing by the cosmetic industry. Up to that point in my life I regarded myself as a conscientious and responsible person, Read the rest of this entry »
Our Children’s Earth – Diapers
In Parenting on February 7, 2007 at 5:41 pm
We want the best for our children –health, safety, education, and enjoyment of life. In our pursuit of these, it’s easy to get caught up in conventions. Some of these conventions ease our lives in the present, but jeopardize our child’s ability to enjoy her future. Read the rest of this entry »
