Description

Join Sam Shapiro, head of Marin Montessori School, in a vital discussion with psychoanalyst Sally Weintrobe about how parents and children can face the climate crisis with honesty, humanity, and, ultimately, hope.

This episode delves into managing climate emotions amid the escalating climate crisis, offering insights for parents and educators. Explore practical approaches to guide children through their fears and foster meaningful conversations about our changing world.

Episode Highlights:

• Understanding Climate Emotions: Sally Weintrobe, featured in The New Yorker, discusses the psychological impact of the climate crisis on families.
• Navigating Parental Responses: Strategies for parents to address their own and their children's climate anxieties.
• Fostering Open Conversations: Tips on how to talk with children about climate change in an age-appropriate and supportive way.
• Balancing Truth and Empathy: Finding the right way to discuss the realities of climate change with kids without causing undue distress.
• Building a Supportive Environment: Ways families and educators can create a nurturing space to explore climate-related emotions.

Tune in for this essential episode that intertwines understanding, support, and practical advice, crucial for today’s parenting challenges in the face of global environmental changes.