“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
Work effectively for climate justice as a family
Amplify youth voices
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
Articles in: 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 / Upcoming

Minding Nature Journal will reprint Mary's 2012 interview with Kathleen Dean Moore on the moral urgency of the climate crisis. Watch for their summer 2021 issue!

Author Chat: Seattle's Child's May/June 2021 issue features The Parents' Guide to Climate Revolution

April 2021: National GeographicFamily (caveat: All of Mary's quotes on system change & civics with kids were cut.)

April 2021: The Times in NJ reprinted this Washington Post article about ways to really make a difference in the climate crisis with kids.

Recent Projects

Interview on WYNC's The Brian Lehrer Show
PIELC 2021 Virtual Panel - "How to Talk With and Empower Youth in the Climate Crisis" - Moderated by Mary
The Weather Channel how to effectively talk about the climate crisis
"So Your Kids Are Stressed Out About The Climate Crisis: Here's how to help" article in Sierra Magazine
Mary's TEDx talk! Re-Storying Our Future With Your Creativity
Review of Jamie Margolin's book "Youth to Power" in Sierra Magazine
Mary featured in Washington Post article about families prioritizing system change
Interview of Mary by Michael Krasny on KQED’s The Forum
NPR article "How to Talk to Kids About Climate Change" quotes Mary. The podcast -- different from the article -- recommends book!
AUDIOBOOK version of The Parents' Guide to Climate Revolution!
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