Today we have the chance to change the way we shop for kids. From toys to clothes to educational materials, we can try to purchase things that are good for the environment, made in sustainable ways, and are ultimately easy to repurpose or recycle. Avoiding plastic whenever possible is a kindness we can give to the earth.
Choosing products that can inspire a love of nature in children, who will one day be the custodians of the earth, is another thing that can help in the future fight against climate change. Gifts that stimulate their curiosity and offer learning opportunities may contribute to their development into insightful, involved, compassionate adults.
Finally, when considering what gift to give a child, it may be time to turn away from the endless stream of unwanted toys and instead give a child an experience. One child psychotherapist claims that a walk in the woods, a day at the beach, or a weekend road trip exploring new places can be an investment in your child’s brain development, in addition to creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Our children are going to inherit a world filled with climate challenges. It is their generation that will have the opportunity to make a world of difference.