by Tess Challis (Foreword), Eric C. Lindstrom (Author)
The definitive handbook to raising vegan children you've always wished you had.
Is bringing up a vegan baby unhealthy? The Smart Parent's Guide to Raising Vegan Kids is the ultimate vegan parenting manifesto that takes on this myth and answers all the other questions you've always wondered about--the vegan way. Raising ethically vegan children, in fact, lays the groundwork for a lifetime of excellent health for your child, the animals, and the planet.
Eric C. Lindstrom is in the position to know. Having raised one child on the Standard American Diet (SAD) and four other children on a vegan lifestyle, and being a mid-life vegan convert himself, Lindstrom learned through experience. In this practical and tongue-in-cheek guide, Lindstrom, dishes the real talk and shares the unique challenges vegans face when starting their children from scratch, providing advice, tips, and tricks on how to raise compassionate, vegan children in all areas of life. Learn:
Both informative and hilarious, including expert advice from the world's leading plant-based physicians and fun recipes for your little vegans, The Smart Parent's Guide to Raising Vegan Kids is the guide every vegan parent needs as choose to bring their kids up in a world that will sustain their children, their grandchildren, and their great-grandchildren.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 240
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
Published: 19 Jul 2018
ISBN 10: 1510733469
ISBN 13: 9781510733466
This book addresses nearly every freaky food incident, potentially traumatizing comment, and angst-provoking possibility that could arise in raising vegan kids. Its insights guide parents in the challenging job of nurturing the moral leaders of the next generation, who for now just need to be kids.
--Victoria Moran, author, Main Street Vegan, director, Main Street Vegan Academy
The challenge of raising plant-based adults in a society asking 'where do you get your protein' is compounded in the raising of plant-based children. The Smart Parent's Guide to Raising Vegan Kids is rich in experience and tips to navigate the waters of parties, schools, holidays, and other potential potholes. I am adding this book to my patient library to help smooth out a bold and healthy family decision.
--Joel Kahn, MD, FACC, author of The Plant-Based Solution
If you are a vegan parent, then you will love this book! It educates, empowers, and amuses you with funny stories and wise advice. Grab a cup of vegan hot chocolate, sit back, get comfy, and lose yourself in this fun and clever volume.
--Sherry F. Colb, author, Mind If I Order the Cheeseburger
I highly recommend this book to parents (or those who plan to be parents) at any stage in their plant-based journey. Whether you've raised vegan children since conception or are trying to transition your ten-year-old, there is something in this book for you.
--Raise Vegan Magazine
Come for advice on where to take your kids instead of SeaWorld and how to select the plant-based milk that's right for them. Stay for the wisecracks!
--Michael Dorf, Cornell law professor, vegan author, and father of two vegan teenagers
Tess Challis is an author, vegan chef, and One Degree coach. Her five books include Radiant Health, Inner Wealth, The Two-Week Wellness Solution, Radiance 4 Life, 100 Vegan Entr es, and FOOD LOVE. Get recipes and inspiration at www.TessChallis.com.