Bridget Shirvell discusses her evolving approach to sustainable birthday parties, emphasizing joy, creativity, and mindful celebrations over waste and stress.
The magic of potion play: Teaching kids creativity and care for nature
Throwing a birthday party without all the plastic (and still making it magical)
Bridget Shirvell discusses her evolving approach to sustainable birthday parties, emphasizing joy, creativity, and mindful celebrations over waste and stress.
Back-to-school, back to the kitchen
The start of the school year presents an opportunity to establish greener, healthier food routines while teaching kids valuable cooking skills.
Why I’m letting my kid be bored this summer (and you should too)
Bridget Shirvell emphasises the importance of boredom for children, fostering creativity and resilience crucial for navigating climate challenges.
How to talk about heatwaves with kids (without scaring them)
Bridget Shirvell discusses how to communicate about heat waves with children, fostering understanding, safety, and resilience in climate crises.
Explainer: How a sit-spot can reconnect kids (and you) with the wild
Bridget Shirvell emphasizes the importance of creating a sit-spot for children to foster connection with nature and resilience.
Opinion: As an American mom navigating the climate crisis, I balance grief and hope
The author of Parenting in a Climate Crisis on living with parental guilt and joy in the climate crisis.
A greener life, a greener world 