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How do we prepare our kids for the future of a warming world without being overwhelmed by fear? In Episode 75 of the Pre-Zero Sports Talk Podcast, host Sid Bensalah speaks with Bridget Shirvell, an award-winning journalist and author of Parenting in a Climate Crisis.

Bridget shares her journey as a mother and journalist, revealing how families can nurture resilience, build emotional strength, and empower kids to live with hope and agency in the face of climate change. This conversation covers practical parenting tips, emotional well-being, the role of schools and sports, and her writing process.

If you’re a parent, coach, or community leader, this episode offers real stories and actionable advice on guiding the next generation through uncertainty.

00:00 – Parenting in a Climate Crisis: How to Nurture Resilient Kids
00:15 – Children’s Curiosity and Everyday Climate Questions
01:27 – Introducing the Guest: Bridget Shirvell
02:06 – Inspiration Behind Writing the Book
02:37 – Parenting in a Climate Crisis: Big and Small Challenges
05:46 – Addressing Climate Fears and Anxiety in Families
08:54 – Mental Shifts Parents Can Make for Resilience
13:17 – Engaging with Children on Climate Conversations
19:41 – Schools, Sports, and Community as Support Systems
21:44 – Student-Led Climate and Sustainability Initiatives
24:15 – Rebranding Sustainability for Families and Communities
24:51 – COP Conferences and Global Climate Action
28:28 – Electric Vehicles and Everyday Sustainability Choices
30:00 – The Writing Process: Research, Stories, and Lessons Learned
40:48 – Climate Preparedness and Family Resilience for 2030
42:06 – Hope for the Next Generation of Kids and Parents
43:12 – Lightning Round Q&A with Bridget Shirvell
47:52 – Final Thoughts and Farewell

To learn more about Bridget Shirvell and her work:

🌍 Website: https://breeshirvell.com
📘 Book: Parenting in a Climate Crisis

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