Kids and nature: Two things that not so long ago went together, well, naturally. Exploration outdoors defined childhood, which meant endless opportunities to engage with and appreciate the importance of our natural world. In today's busy parenting world, time spent outdoors is in relentless competition for a child's attention and time with myriad other things. So how do we adults help the children in our lives respect, protect and love this planet we call home?
As the founder of EarthEcho International, a nonprofit dedicated to engaging youths in environmental leadership, and a soon-to-be first-time father, the opportunity to share my thoughts on the subject is an honor .