Extreme heat, wildfires, flash floods, and poor air quality are no longer abstract future projections—they form the backdrop of our kids' childhoods. Right now, extreme weather and their subsequent environmental factors are directly impacting our children's physical health, brain development, and outdoor play.

On today's show, national climate advisor Dr. Laura Schifter offers urgent, practical advice for protecting our children, fostering resilience, and moving from climate anxiety into meaningful family action.

Here's a preview:

[11:00] Should we send our kids to summer camp during a heat wave? Play outdoor sports?

[16:00] Every school district should have plans in place for both extreme heat and extreme weather. Here are the questions to ask

[15:00] Moving beyond "stop, drop, and roll" to age-appropriate responses for flash floods, poor air quality days, and extreme heat

[24:00] For the sports moms and dads: Three things to keep in mind

[26:00] Exactly how to explain climate change to your children, word-for-word

[38:00] We really need to be talking about climate change more, and here's why

Resources mentioned:

• EPA Releases Report Showing Health Impacts of Climate Change on Children in the United States
• Floods are Becoming More Common. Here’s What I Tell my Daughters (via Time Magazine)
• Students, Schools, and Our Climate Moment: Acting Now to Secure Our Future
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