Author(s): Emily Writes, Jessica Berenton-Shaw, Dr David Galler, Brannavan Gnanalingam et al

Parenting

Humans are changing the world in extremely complex ways, creating a new geological age called the Anthropocene. How do we – as parents, caregivers and as a society – raise our children and dependents in this new world? This book explores ways to ensure the health and wellbeing of the next generations, with a view to encouraging inclusivity and critical discourse at a time of climate crisis, inequality and polarisation. From tikanga Māori and collective care in child-rearing through to new family forms, futures literacy, and shifting economic paradigms and societal structures, Parenting in the Anthropocene is a reflection of both the world we live in and the one we aspire to.

Contents:
'Bountiful' — Emily Writes (writer & mother):
'Parenting in the first 1000 days: Moving towards equity' — Amanda Malu (CEO of Whānau Awhina Plunket);
'Stories for the children of the Anthropocene' — Jess Berentson-Shaw (researcher & advocate):
'The future is ours to design and build' — Dr David Galler (intensive care specialist):
'Inheriting climate disruption' — Mia Sutherland (youth climate-change activist);
'When do we talk about childlessness?' — Briohny Doyle (writer & lecturer);
'Reproductive and familial futures in Aotearoa New Zealand' — Nicola Surtees, PhD (academic & former ECE teacher);
'Poipoia te kākano: Nuturing tamariki Māori' — Leonie Pihama (Te tiawa, Waikato, Ngā Māhanga a Tairi);
'Be kind' — Brannavan Gnanalingam (writer & lawyer);
'Futures literacy and youth resilience: Educating for the future' — Amy L. Fletcher, PhD (academic & futurist);
'Are our children capitalism’s succession plan?' — Sacha McMeeking (researcher & commentator);
'Books for challenging times: Children and youngsters' — Terrisa Goldsmith (librarian);
'Books for challenging times: Caregivers' — Jane Keenan (librarian)