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Climate ConversationsClimate News: Parenting in a climate crisis with Bridget Shirvell - turning fear into actionTijana Jovanovic from Queensland's School of Social Impact interviews freelance journalist and author, Bridget Shirvell, about her book "Parenting in a Climate Crisis: A Handbook for Turning Fear into Action". Shirvell, an Environmental journalist and parent, has created a handbook for parents to help them navigate these questions and more, weaving together expert advice from climate scientists, environmental activists, child psychologists, and parents across the country. She helps parents answer tough questions (how did we get here?) and raise kids who feel connected to and responsible for the natural world, feel motivated to make ecologically...
2025-12-3131 min
Single Parent Success StoriesFrom Food Journalist to Climate & Parenting Advocate🎧 Join host Irina Shehovsov and guest Bridget Shirvell—journalist, author of Parenting and Climate Crisis, and single mom—as she shares her inspiring journey from food journalism to advocating climate aware parenting. Learn how she manages eco anxiety, nurtures her daughter’s love for nature, reduces waste, and fights for local climate action.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Parenting in a Climate Crisis02:46 Navigating Eco-Anxiety as Parents05:29 Practical Tips for Sustainable Parenting08:21 Building a Community and Support Network11:09 Reflections on Single Parenting13:27 Taking Action for Clima...
2025-10-2619 min
Pre-Zero Sports TalkParenting in a Climate Crisis: How to Nurture Resilient KidsSend us a textWhat does it mean to nurture and guide kids through the challenges of a changing climate? In this episode of the Pre-Zero Sports Talk Podcast, host Sid Bensalah speaks with Bridget Shirvell, award-winning journalist and author of Parenting in a Climate Crisis. Drawing on her reporting, conversations with climate scientists, educators, and psychologists, as well as her own experiences as a parent, Bridget shares how families can move beyond fear and foster resilience, curiosity, and hope in the next generation.Together, they explore the everyday challenges parents face, from children’s cu...
2025-09-0549 min
Grounded in MaineBridget Shirvell, Author of Parenting in a Climate Crisis Ep 158I had a great time talking with Bridget Shirvell about her new book Parenting in a Climate Crisis; A Handbook for Turning Fear into Action - I may have gotten a little excited when she was talking about the contents of the book, knowing there was a chapter about activism... Bridget is a freelance writer, and has done pieces for Martha Stewart and PBS, Conde Nast and New York Times, and others about food, travel and the environment. Having her own young child inspired her to write the book, to prepare young people to take on the w...
2025-08-051h 00
ReConnect with Plant WisdomEp.118 Parenting in the Climate Crisis with Bridget ShirvellParenting in today’s world can feel like walking a tightrope—how do we prepare our kids for a planet facing so much change without scaring or overwhelming them? In this conversation with journalist and author Bridget Shirvell, we discuss the art of raising children who feel connected to nature, empowered to problem-solve, and resilient in the face of the climate crisis.Bridget shares insights from her book Parenting in a Climate Crisis: A Handbook for Turning Fear Into Action, along with practical ways families can nurture curiosity, confidence, and deep kinship with the natural world. We...
2025-07-2758 min
Humanism Now | Secular Ethics, Curiosity and Compassionate Change41. Bridget Shirvell on Parenting in a Climate Crisis: Teaching Kids Curiosity, Resilience & Hope “Research has found that the amount of questions kids ask dramatically decreases once they start formalized education.” – Bridget ShirvellJournalist and climate-communicator Bridget Shirvell joins Humanism Now to share a four-part roadmap—feel, love, build, act—for raising climate-resilient kids. Drawing on her new book Parenting in a Climate Crisis, she explains how families can turn eco-anxiety into everyday action, nurture curiosity, and help children transform concern into hope. Hachette Book GroupConnect with BridgetWebsite – https://breeshirvell.com Newsletter – Raising Climate Resilient Kids -Substack Instagram– @breeshirvellLinkedIn – /in/breeshirvell Topics we cover
2025-07-2032 min
Earthbound (Formerly Global Warming Is Real)Raising Hope: Parenting in a Climate Crisis with Bridget ShirvellRaising Children in a Climate-Changed WorldMy conversation with Bridget Shirvell, author of 'Parenting in a Climate Crisis', explores the challenge of raising children in an era defined by environmental uncertainty. Acknowledging the universal desire of parents to leave behind a livable world for the next generation, we discuss how to balance hope and reality in parenting amidst climate anxiety. Bridget Shirvell's insights help guide parents in instilling a love for nature and equipping their children with the resilience and critical thinking skills necessary for navigating a world fraught with ecological challenges.
2025-07-1837 min
Sustainability TransformationsRaising Resilience: Parenting in the Age of Climate ChangeSummaryIn this conversation, Enock and Bridget Shirvell discuss the challenges and opportunities of parenting in the context of climate change. Bridget shares her personal journey of becoming a mother and how it influenced her perspective on environmental issues. They explore the fears parents have about the future, the importance of early conversations about climate change, and how to manage eco-anxiety in children. The discussion emphasizes empowering children to take action, the significance of storytelling in climate conversations, and practical steps for raising climate-literate children. Ultimately, they highlight the hope that the next generation brings in addressing...
2025-07-0729 min
Heart to Heart with AbagabaBridget Shirvell: Author of Parenting in a Climate CrisisEpisode Description:How do we raise emotionally grounded, hopeful children while facing the realities of climate change? In this episode of Heart to Heart, journalist and author Bridget Shirvell joins me to discuss what it means to parent in a climate crisis and why hope, action, and honesty are essential parts of the journey.Bridget is the author of Parenting in a Climate Crisis and frequently contributes to publications like Teen Vogue, Fast Company, and Martha Stewart Living. Her writing explores the intersection of family life, climate activism, and emotional well-being in...
2025-06-0832 min
PODCASTING 4 U at newclevelandradio.netTurning Fear into Action_Bridget Shirvell 6225 #45 #climatecrisis #parenting #lifestyle #podmatchPlease subscribe to our YouTube page to receive notices on all new podcasts as well helping us grow our audience. https://www.youtube.com/c/NewClevelandRadiohttps://newclevelandradio.net/If you would like to be a podcast host or guest please contact Karen at newclevelandradio@gmail.comAbout Bridget ShirvellSo, you’re worried about the climate crisis? Me too. I’ve spent the better part of my professional life exploring how we live in an era of climate crisis. I can speak to the emotional and practical aspects of navigating climate concerns while raising kids. Our kids will inherit a world shap...
2025-06-0223 min