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At PK, our mission is to support the development of progressive kids, so that the next generation will be equipped and prepared to care for our planet and the many forms of life that live on it.
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Beyond Climate Change 101 Aug 20, 2008
Discovering a Life of Purpose Along the Way by Julie Hall at ProgressiveKid As with all meaningful change, there is no simple fix for our climate change crisis. There is no pill, band aid, 12-step formula, or “expert’s” advice to heal Earth... moreTrust Your Kids: Raise Them Cage-Free! Aug 11, 2008
by Julie Hall at ProgressiveKid Parents are a jumpy bunch these days. Even before I had my daughter I was troubled by the prevailing attitude among parents that the world has become a place too dangerous to let kids be kids... morePlanet Earth Hung Out to Dry Aug 7, 2008
by Julie Hall at ProgressiveKid Our World Out of Balance Like kudzu and other invasive species, the overgrowth of humans on Earth is a fundamental imbalance that is disrupting long-established physical and biological systems everywhere. When balance is lost, extremes ensue. In... moreGreen Movement Wake-Up Call: Unite or Die Jul 23, 2008
by Gel Fourtri As an American woman who spent most of her life in a rock and roll band, I understand the concept of independence. Even after my injury (I dove off the stage and no one caught me, in an... more
How to Talk to Your Kids about Global Warming Jul 22, 2008
Five Steps You and Your Kids Can Take to Lower Carbon Emissions
A woman I know lives with her family in a house that backs up against a forest. The forest is being clear cut, a not so infrequent occurrence in this part of the country. One day, while the woman was... moreUnderinsured Is Unsustainable Jul 17, 2008
by Julie at ProgressiveKid Underinsured is an oxymoron. If you’re insured, you’re insured—right? Wrong. As legions of us know all too well, paying high insurance premiums faithfully for years guarantees nothing but regular dings to your bank account and possibly... moreDeclaration of Independence Jul 4, 2008
by Sarah at ProgressiveKid Two hundred and thirty-two years ago today, our forefathers, supported and counseled by our wise and steadfast foremothers, declared in a moving and revolutionary document their independence from the tyranny of a colonial rule without... moreMy Dog Doesn’t Match My Carpet Jul 2, 2008
by Julie at ProgressiveKid We look for more from mothers. Since they are fonts of life, we think they must be more tuned in to life’s value, its beauty and fragility. We expect that their experience giving birth and raising kids... moreMystery Unclogged Part II Jun 9, 2008
by Sarah at ProgressiveKid (Read Part I of this two-part series on our national wastewater problem.) In Part I we examined the contents of our wastewater and how the most common wastewater treatment systems work. Now we will examine how well the... moreMystery Unclogged Part I Jun 9, 2008
by Sarah at ProgressiveKid Spoiler alert: If you have maintained any illusions that your drains are magical tubes that “disappear” inconveniences, I’m about to ruin them for you. Look away! Flush and run! It is more pleasant not to think about what... more
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