Here is another green book I was working on but my agent at the time told me the market had dried up so I never even finished the proposal on this one.
How to Raise Eco-minded Children from the Very Beginning
By Wenona Napolitano
Sample Table of Contents
Introduction:
Green has become quite the thing to do. There are many
publications, websites and books devoted to green living. There are also very
many devoted to green parenting, but I’ve found that most focus only on going
green when you’re pregnant or going green for babies. What about those who have
older children, toddlers, even tweens and teens?
The Guide to Green Parenting gives you the information you need
in one resource, no searching the web, hopping from site to site or from one
book to another. Here you’ll find everything you need to be a green parent
whether you are planning on having children, already have little ones or if you
have children in their teens and you’ve decided that now is the time to go
green. You’ll find advice for every step of the way from before they are born
until they are off to college.
Chapter 1:
Greening Your Life
If you’re going to be a green parent you have to
start somewhere. Learn what it means to be green, how simple changes can make a
big difference and why “reduce, reuse and recycle” is such a big deal.
What it
Means to Be Green
Reduce,
Reuse, Recycle
Simple
Changes You Can Make
Green
Transportation
Green Karma
Chapter 2:
Your Green Home
Learn how to green your home from simple changes
to big green remodeling projects you can make room by room adjustments to make
your home more eco-friendly.
Indoor Air
Quality
Room by
Room
Green
Energy
Everyday
Products
Energy
Conserving Appliances
Green
Remodeling
Chapter 3:
Say Good Bye to Toxic Products
There may be toxins in everything around you.
Learn what hazardous chemicals are lurking in your everyday products and how to
make greener choices.
Cleaning
Green
Natural
Pest Control
No More
Chemical Lawn Fertilizers
Eco-Friendly
Candles
Goodbye
Artificial Fragrances
Chapter 4:
Understanding Body Burden
Studies have found that the average person walks
around with hundreds of chemicals in our bodies, over time these chemicals
build up and become what is known as the body burden. Many scientists and
doctors believe that our exposure to chemicals and the rising rates of
illnesses and diseases are connected. Learn about the body burden and how to
limit your exposure to toxins.
Toxic Build
Up
Dangerous
Chemicals in Everyday Products
The Dirty
Dozen
Better
Choices
Chapter 5:
Illness and Diseases Linked to Exposure to Toxins
Childhood illnesses and diseases are alarmingly on
the rise, especially autism, ADD/ADHD, and cancer. Some believe our environment
and chemical exposures are to blame.
Autism
Birth
Defects
ADHD
Cancer
Chapter 6:
The Green Mommy
Become a green mom, from greening your beauty
routine to organic fashions, to pampering yourself with little green luxuries
or green spa time learn how to be more eco-friendly.
Pamper
Yourself Green
Eco-Friendly
Beauty
Cosmetics
Personal Care Products
Feminine Products
Spa Time
Organic
Fashion
Little
Green Luxuries
Chapter 7:
Dads Can Be Green Too
Don’t feel left out dads, there are plenty of ways
you can become a green guy without giving up your comfortable clothes, your
power tools or your gadgets, just learn how to get everything you want in need
in the greenest varieties.
Green Guy
Fashion
Eco-Friendly
Tools
The
Outdoorsman
Eco-Tech
Gadgets
Be a Role
Model
Chapter 8:
A Green Pregnancy
A new bundle of joy is on the way, but how can you
make sure you have the greenest pregnancy possible? This chapter will lead you
in the right direction.
Go Organic
Avoid Toxic
Products
Be
Phthalate Free
Preparing
to Be a Green Parent
The
Eco-Baby Shower
Chapter 9:
Eco-Childbirth Choices
What is the greenest way to give birth? What
options do you have? Can you create a green birthing plan? This chapter will
guide you through some eco-child birthing options.
Mid Wife or
Doctor
Natural
Childbirth
Home Births
Water
Births
Your Green
Birth Plan
Chapter 10:
Choosing a Green Pediatrician
If you are going to the effort of being green you
want a doctor that understands and shares your views, but how do you find a
green pediatrician?
Finding a
Green Doctor
More than
One Doctor
Green Gurus
Compromise
Vaccinations
Chapter 11:
The Eco-Friendly, Non-Toxic Nursery
Create an eco-friendly nest for your little one
from the greenest baby bedding to nursery necessities find out what your most
eco-friendly options are and where to find them.
Safe Baby
Bedding
Natural and
Non-Toxic Furniture
VOC Free
Paint
Eco-Friendly
Flooring
Nursery
Necessities
Chapter 12:
Eco-Friendly Baby Gear
In this chapter you’ll learn about green baby gear
because you want the healthiest and safest products for your baby, but what are
they and where can you find them? What are the most important things to watch
out for?
Avoid BPA
and PVC Opt for Safer Plastics
Clothing
Baby the Eco-Friendly Way
Organic Clothing
Avoid Flame Retardants
Green
Strollers, Car seats, High Chairs and More
Better
Teething Tools
Organic
Toys and Stuffed Animals
Chapter 13:
Your Green Baby
Your little one has arrived, now what? What are
the best choices for diapers? Bottles? What’s safe to use on baby’s delicate
skin? In this chapter you’ll learn all that and more.
The Diaper
Debate
Disposable
Cloth
Breast or
Bottle
Safer Baby
Bottles
BPA Free Plastic
Glass
Stainless Steel
Feeding
Time
Skin Care
Bath Time
Diaper Rash
Sun Protection
Chapter 14:
Toddler Time
Toddlers are busy and on the go how you keep them
busy in an eco-friendly way? And exactly what should you feed your picky little
one? In this chapter you’ll learn how to keep a busy toddler happy and green.
Organic
Toys for Toddlers
Wood
Organic Stuffed Animals and Dolls
More
Eco-Friendly Playthings
Outdoor
Play The Safe Way
Feeding the
Picky Toddler
Quick and Healthy
Avoiding the Junk Food Trap
Chapter 15:
Safe Home Remedies
What to do when your little ones get sick,
antibiotics are often over prescribed or prescribed for the wrong reason. Learn
about safe home remedies and green medicine alternatives that can keep your
family healthy and happy.
Medicine
Free Remedies
Green
Medicine
Homeopathic
Remedies
Herbs
Safe Head
lice Prevention and Treatments
Chapter 16:
Raising Eco-Mindful Children
Teach kids about the environment at any age; fill
their world with eco-activities and green learning opportunities.
Teach About
the Environment
Mother
Earth is Home to Us All
A Green
Hour Everyday
Recycled
Crafts, Found Art
Turn Off
the Television
Books for
Green Kids
Chapter 17:
Leading by Example
Children learn best by example; let them see you
being green and they are more likely to follow in your footsteps.
Let Your
Children See You Being Green
Shopping
Green
Reusables-Bags,
Bottles and More
Unplug More
Often
Eco-Activism
Chapter 18:
Food for Thought
Food plays a large role in our lives. The choices
we make when it comes to food can affect our children’s health now and in the
future. Learn how to make greener food choices and avoid unhealthy foods.
Childhood
Obesity Rates
Food
Allergies on the Rise
Genetically
Modified Food
The Dangers
of Pesticides
The Importance
of Organic
Chapter 19:
Eating Green
Eat green by growing your own, shopping local and
seasonal or going vegetarian. Get some healthy ideas and recipes for tasty
treats.
Grow Your
Own
Farmer’s
Markets
Eating
Local and Seasonal
Go
Vegetarian?
Healthy
Treats
Chapter 20:
Greening the Holidays
Holidays and special days can be green, too. This
chapter explores easy ways and eco-options for greening your holidays and
celebrations. Learn how to make them greener, cleaner and more meaningful
without added stress.
Christmas
Halloween
Birthdays
Thanksgiving
Valentine’s
Day
Chapter 21:
School Age
Your child’s school may not be green but you can
help it get that way. Learn how to send your children to school with green gear
and school supplies and make sure your child doesn’t get left inside without
access to environmental learning.
Green
School Supplies
Other Green
Gear for School
Eco-Friendly
Lunches
Helping
Schools Go Green
No Child
Left Inside
Homeschooling
Options
Chapter 22:
Going Green at Any Age
No matter what age your children are it is never
too late to go green. Learn new and fun ways to green your family and get them
involved in eco-friendly activities.
Older
Children, New Green Ways
Get Them
Involved
Simple
Family Fun Night
Camping and
Other Outdoor Fun
Recycling
Programs
Volunteer
Days
Chapter 23:
The Green Teen
Even your teen can be green. Get rid of toxin
beauty products and help them make greener shopping choices. You can even learn
about eco-college options.
Green
Beauty
Eco-Conscious
Bling
Hanging
Green
Shopping
and Swapping Green
Green
Colleges
Chapter 24:
Green Pets
Should you have a pet or not? If you do what kind
of pet? Can your pets go green? Yes, you can have a pet and they can be green.
Learn all about eco-pet options and products.
The Pet or
No Pet Debate
Respecting
Animals
Feeding
Them Green
Green
Products for Pets
Allergy
Proof Kids
Chapter 25:
Growing Up In a Green World
Help your family adjust and be part of the great
green future. Learn about green jobs, green investments and the digital age.
Our
Children are the Future
The Future
of Green
The Digital
Age Can Be Green
Read Green,
E-books and Digital Magazines
Green Jobs
Green
Investing
Sidebar Material:
Greenspeak- This
sidebar offers definitions and explanations of important words and expressions
used in the text that will help you understand green technical terms better.
Green at a Glance – These
quick facts and stats provide loads of interesting information in quick easy to
read tidbits.
Eco-Tips-
Eco-friendly tips and advice offer quick and easy tips to help you go green.
Greenwash Warnings- In
this sidebar you’ll learn about things to beware of and watch out for, labels
don’t always mean what they say and greenwashing is a popular sales tool.
Appendix A:
Green Web Resources
Appendix B:
Green Reads
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