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We know climate change is bad for the planet. But in what ways is it bad for our health? And how can we protect the places and people we love? On October 1st, Emmy-winning journalist and author David Pogue will get the scoop from three experts on climate and health: Dr. Sandra Steingraber, a scientist who’s tracked the line from fossil fuels to cancer, Dr. Amy Brown, a pediatrician who prioritizes protecting our children’s developing lungs from bad air quality, and Jack Algiere, an agroecologist who restores human health and soil through regenerative farming. It’s time for a conversation that will change the way you think about one of the defining issues of our time. Climate change is not just an environmental issue—it’s a public health crisis. Learn what we can do now to protect the health of our families, community, and planet. Reserve your seat for an evening exploring the link between climate and human health. Plus, all guests receive a locally made tote (designed by multidisciplinary artist and Bedford 2030’s Communications Director, Harmony Dixon), an intimate in-person look at our silent auction, and hors d'oeuvres.

Relentless worry is currently the norm for parents. While concern about important issues is certainly beneficial, worrying about them is not. But, worrying can be a hard habit to break, even though it often causes added stress and anxiety in the home. In Base Camp Parenting: Worry Less to Help Your Kids More, Susan Bauerfeld and Chris Parrott give parents the tools necessary to shift away from worrying. They discuss the adverse impact of parental worrying on “Base Camp”--the environment in which children are raised--and show how shifting attention away from worried thinking is crucial to overall health and well-being. In addition, they provide parents with an easy-to-implement four-step process that leaves families calmer, more connected, and better prepared to handle situations as they arise. By following this process, parents model how best to cope with the stress and anxiety of everyday life, leading their children to become more resilient, capable, and healthy. In a culture where worry is often worn like a badge of honor, Base Camp Parenting is a rallying cry for change, delivering a clear, compassionate roadmap for breaking the worry cycle and building a happier, healthier home.