{"id":67,"date":"2020-09-28T19:18:58","date_gmt":"2020-09-28T23:18:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/raffi-news.com\/?page_id=67"},"modified":"2020-09-28T19:19:07","modified_gmt":"2020-09-28T23:19:07","slug":"links","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/raffinews.com\/us\/links\/","title":{"rendered":"Links"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.allianceforchildhood.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alliance For Childhood<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Promotes policies and practices that support children\u2019s healthy development, love of learning, and joy in living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/birthpsychology.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Association for Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Educates professionals and the public about the life changing discoveries made in the area of prenatal and perinatal psychology and health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.atkinsonfoundation.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Atkinson Charitable Foundation<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Promotes social and economic justice in Ontario, through projects that focus on Early Childhood Education and Development and\/or Economic Justice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwaterloo.ca\/canadian-index-wellbeing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canadian Index of Wellbeing<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.attachmentparenting.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attachment Parenting<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Promoting parenting practices that create strong, healthy emotional bonds between children and their parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.commercialfreechildhood.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Campaign For A Commercial Free Childhood<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Supports the rights of children to grow up \u2013 and the rights of parents to raise them \u2013 without being undermined by rampant consumerism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cayc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canadian Association for Young Children (CAYC)<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>CAYC exists to provide a Canadian voice on critical issues related to the quality of life of all young children and their families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ourclimate.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canadian Youth Climate Movement<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>A united front of youth from across Canada tackling the biggest challenge of our generation, the emerging climate crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.frp.ca\/index.cfm?nodeID=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canadian Association of Family Resource Programs<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>FRP Canada promotes the well-being of families by providing national leadership and resources, including the book Positive Discipline by Joan E. 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A call to bring the world together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mountsinai.org\/patient-care\/service-areas\/children\/areas-of-care\/childrens-environmental-health-center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Children&#8217;s Environmental Health Center, The Mount Sinai Hospital<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Aims to protect children against environmental threats to health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbu.ca\/crc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Children&#8217;s Rights Centre<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Promotes children&#8217;s rights education in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cakex.org\/case-studies\/climate-consortium-research-action-and-integration-cc-rai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Climate Consortium for Research Action and Integration<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Providing climate science and tools to address climate change and help our communities to become sustainable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.climatecounts.org\/about.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Climate Counts<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Educates industry, consumers and policy makers about the challenges and solutions to global climate change<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.commercialalert.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Commercial Alert<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Works to prevent commercial culture from exploiting children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.corinnesquest.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Corrine&#8217;s Quest<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>To end physical punishment of children in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.councilecd.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Council On Early Child Development (CECD)<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>CECD envisions a national system of early child development that reflects the critical importance of life-long health, learning and behaviour for every Canadian and that provides every child with equity from the start and equitable outcomes later in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.davidsuzuki.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">David Suzuki Foundation<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Working to find ways for society to live in balance with the natural world that sustains us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.designforchangecontest.com\/index.aspx?Country=17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Design for Change Contest<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Conceived and promoted by Riverside School in India, this innovative contest offers children around the world an opportunity to children\u2019s \u2018design\u2019 solutions for the world\u2019s greatest challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/drgabormate.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dr. Gabor Mate<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Physician and bestselling author with expertise on a range of topics, from addiction and attention deficit disorder to mind-body wellness, adolescent mental health, and parenting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.earthchildproject.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Earth Child Project<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Earth Child Project aims to create meaningful and sustainable change by providing practical skills in how to live a holistic, balanced lifestyle with a focus on self-awareness, health and the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.epa.gov\/smokefree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EPA &#8211; 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transformative education for sustainability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hazelhenderson.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hazel Henderson: Ethical Markets<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The world renowned evolutionary economist and sustainable development expert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.earlylearning.ubc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP)<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>HELP makes a unique international research contribution to understanding the biological, psychological and societal factors influencing children&#8217;s health and development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.iceh.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Institute for Children\u2019s Environmental Health<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Working for a healthy, just and sustainable future for all children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.raffinews.com\/www.issa.nl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Step By Step Association<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>ISSA helps ensure a healthy start for chidren in many countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mindfulselfdiscovery.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Islands Hakomi Education Network<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Hakomi is a gentle, yet powerful, method of assisted self discovery. It rests in principles of non-violence, the use of mindfulness, and the recognition that mind and body are not separate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.raffinews.com\/www.nospank.net\/gershoff.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joint Statement on Physical Punishment of Children and Youth<br>(Canada)<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.phoenixchildrens.com\/about\/community-outreach-education\/effective-discipline.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Report on Physical Punishment in the United States<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These research reviews conclude that the physical (corporal) punishment of children and youth plays no useful role in their upbringing and poses only risks to their development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ewg.org\/kid-safe-chemicals-act-blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kid-Safe Chemicals<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The human race is now contaminated with hundreds of industrial chemicals, with babies being born pre-polluted carrying as many as 300 toxins in their bodies when they enter the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/kids-vs-global-warming.com\/Home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kids vs Global Warming<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Empowering youth to lead the green revolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lalecheleague.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">La Leche League<\/a> (in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lalecheleaguecanada.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canada<\/a>)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Help and information about mothering through breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.raffinews.com\/www.landonpearson.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Landon Pearson Resource Centre<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Fosters discussion and research on issues related to children&#8217;s rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thelearningpartnership.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Learning Partnership<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Developing partnerships that strengthen public education in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/mlk-kpp01.stanford.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Provides an institutional home for a broad range of activities illuminating the Nobel laureate&#8217;s life and the movements he inspired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.moderncelebrant.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Modern Celebrant<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Honouring life&#8217;s big moments through transformational ceremonies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.montessoriconnections.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Montessori Schools<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Both a philosophy of child development and and a rationale for guiding such growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.raffinews.com\/mothers-acting-up.blogspot.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mothers Acting Up<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Dedicated to mobilizing the gigantic political strength of mothers (and others) to ensure the health, education and safety of every child, not just a privileged few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationalchildrensalliance.com\/nca\/about\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Alliance for Children and Youth (NACY)<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Brings diverse not-for-profit organizations together in a collaborative network dedicated to enhancing the well-being of children and youth in Canada. NACY provides leadership and knowledge dedicated to mobilizing and linking practice and research to policy development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.naeyc.org\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NAEYC<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>National Association for Education for Young Children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/thegreatturning.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Navigating The Great Turning<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The term <strong>The Great Turning<\/strong> has come into widespread use to describe the awakening of a higher level of human consciousness and a human turn from an era of violence against people and nature to a new era of peace, justice and environmental restoration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nben.ca\/index.php\/en\/bill-of-rights\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Brunswick Environmental Network<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Spearheaded the first draft Bill of Rights to Protect Children&#8217;s Health from Environmental Hazards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.oneearthweb.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">One Earth Initiative<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The One Earth Initiative is a non-profit research and advocacy group that seeks to transform unsustainable consumption and production patterns locally, nationally and internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.overgrowthesystem.com\/freerangechild\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Over Grow The System &#8211; Free Range Child<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Healing and Inspiring Children with animals, mud and a touch of magic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.thepci.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Parent Coaching Institute<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 2000 by Gloria DeGaetano, the PCI uses its innovative coaching model to co-create with parents solutions to parenting challenges, leading to new levels of family fulfillment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.peacefulschoolsinternational.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peaceful Schools International<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>A Canadian initiative established by a teacher whose son died as a result of a bullying incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.permaculturebc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Permaculture BC<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Connects bio-regionally experienced and knowledgeable instructors focusing on theory and hands-on activity for students to graduate with the highest amount of retention, application and inspiration needed to create a positive sustainable future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/quantumparenting.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Quantum Parenting<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The science and spirit of nurturing healthiest human development from pre-conception \/ pre-adoption, and our inner development as parents, teachers and caregivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.raisingthevillage.ca\/raisingthevillage.ca\/Home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Raising the Village<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Working to create villages that develop their communities by developing their children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/raycandersonfoundation.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Ray C. Anderson Foundation<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating a brighter, sustainable world through the funding of innovative projects that promote and advance the concepts of sustainable production and consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.respectinsport.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Respect in Sport<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>An interactive, online certification program to protect our youth and enhance an organization&#8217;s mandate for safe, fun and respectful environments for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/retireronald.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Retire Ronald<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>An initiative to retire Ronald McDonald. 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