Tonight 6/11-Healthy Children/Healthy Planet

6/11 6:30-Lobby of the Nature Center.
Informational session about this parents only Discussion Circle with Hayden Mathews, EcoStewards Alliance Board Chair.


Personally speaking, I have done 2 of these Discovery Circles and they were great experiences. To have an opportunity to discuss with your peers subjects that are concerning to everyone with children is incredible.

The subjects of this particular discussion circle are the following (these also happen to be the chapters in the book):

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[/FONT][FONT=Garamond,Bold]Cultural Pressures:
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A powerful fusion of pop culture and peer influence

creates a social smog that has a strong influence on today’s children, says
author and doctor Ron Taffel. How should adults respond to these
pressures?
[FONT=Garamond,Bold]Family Rituals and Celebrations: ​

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Meaningful family time can provide an

antidote to cultural pressures of consumption. Explore how ritual can
enrich a child’s family experience and examine alternatives to elaborate
celebrations and gifts.
[FONT=Garamond,Bold]Advertising: ​

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The average child sees an estimated 20,000 commercials

every year. What are the effects on our children, and what steps can adults
take to lessen the impact?
[FONT=Garamond,Bold]Food and Health: ​

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Many schools serve high-fat lunches, soda, and candy

is readily available on school grounds. What is the link between diet and
learning? How can adults encourage children to include healthy foods in
their meals?
[FONT=Garamond,Bold]Time and Creativity: ​

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Today’s children may have schedules that rival the

busiest adults. How can adults help children find balance between activities
and unstructured time, which is often the source of creativity?
[FONT=Garamond,Bold]Technology and the Media: ​

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Opinions differ on whether computers

hinder or help the natural process of child development. Watching TV can
displace more valuable experiences. What steps can adults take to create a
healthy media environment at home?
[FONT=Garamond,Bold]Exploring Nature: ​

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Children have an affinity for the natural world and as

Rachel Carson says, “an inborn sense of wonder.” As children spend more
time indoors, they connect less to the wild places in their neighborhood.​

How can we give children the opportunity to connect with the natural world?

The cost of the Discovery Circle is $35, which just pays for the cost of the book. Tonight is free.
If you can't make it tonight but are interested in this group, pm me or comment here.

Thanks,

Lori Seidmeyer



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This looks really great- did you schedule this? THank you!! Unfortunately we can't go tonight, but I would be very interested in going in the future.
Thanks Lori!!