“Mary DeMocker’s book is an essential resource
for parents… incredibly refreshing.”
-Sierra Magazine

***The Parents’ Guide to* *Climate Revolution:***

100 Ways to Build a Fossil-Free Future, Raise Empowered Kids and Still Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Learn hundreds of wide-ranging ideas, including how to:

Talk about the climate crisis in age-appropriate ways
Amplify the voices of youths demanding change
Get kids off screens — and outdoors
Change your lifestyle in ways that deepen bonds, improve moods, and reduce your impact on the Earth

"For anyone who needs a dose of hope.”

— Richard Louv, Last Child in the Woods

"The book we all need right now. DeMocker is a true force for change, and her ideas will help you become one, too.”

— Natural Mother Magazine & Podcast

“I love Mary's advice: Now is the time to climb hills -and the steps of the capitol- with our kids.”

— Dr. James Hansen, former director, NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies

“Devour this essential book...”

— Julia Olson, Executive Director of Our Children’s Trust and Lead Counsel in Juliana v. U.S.

"...will inspire diverse people of all ages."

— Angela Garbes, 2019 Oregon Book Award judge

"Trust me, most of this is going to be fun."

— Bill McKibben, from the foreword

“I love this book...wonderful, inspiring...brimming with ideas.”

— Scott D. Sampson, PhD, host of PBS Kids Dinosaur Train

“This book will empower you and your children...on the biggest issue we face.”

— Xiuhtezcatl Martinez, youth director of Earth Guardians and author of We Rise

“Encouraging, entertaining and, most of all, deeply empowering.”

— Catia Juliana, activist and mother of Kelsey Juliana, youth plaintiff in the Juliana v. U.S. climate lawsuit

"...a delightful read...”

— Eugene Weekly

“ ...makes it easy for us to create a better future for all children.”

— Kitty Piercy, three-term mayor of Eugene, Oregon

“ ...brilliant, honest, funny.”

— Kathleen Dean Moore, author of Great Tide Rising

Recommended on: NPR and in The New York Times
2019 Oregon Book Award finalist
Featured on Yale Climate Connections Podcast
Check out: Yes! Magazine & Washington Post

About the Author: Mary DeMocker

Mary helps people fight creatively and effectively for a vibrant future while deepening connections to one another.

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Getting Families Through Corona: 100 Ways List is Here!

Dear Reader: This is a menu of ideas, not a to-do list. Pick what’s do-able and resonates for you, and let the rest go. We’re all doing the best we can!

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New Interviews, Reviews & Articles

Mary's review of Jamie Margolin's book "Youth to Power" in Sierra Magazine
Mary quoted in new Washington Post piece, "How the pandemic has inspired some teens to get off their laptops and go outside"
Mary featured in Washington Post article about families prioritizing system change in the climate crisis
Mary's book chosen for the 2020 Skipping Stones Honor Award
By Mary: For Mother's Day, Moms Don't Need Flowers. We Need Political Power. -- Sierra magazine
Interview of Mary by Michael Krasny on KQED’s The Forum
Yes! Magazine quotes Mary
Mary interviewed on Minnesota Public Radio
Review of Parents Guide to Climate Revolution in Natural Mother Magazine
NPR article "How to Talk to Kids About Climate Change" quotes Mary. The podcast -- which is different from the article -- gives a shout-out about Mary's book in the middle!
AUDIOBOOK version of The Parents' Guide to Climate Revolution is here!
Check out the many wonderful reviews on Goodreads and Amazon -- and add your own!

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