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As would befit my geeky status, I have about three million links I would like to share.<\/span>
\n How many is too many?<\/span><\/p>\n

BRAINSTUFF:<\/h1>\n

www.brainwave.org.nz<\/a>
\nBrainwave is a charitable trust here in Aotearoa\/New Zealand with a commitment to disseminating information about early brain development to everyone we can.\u00a0 I am a founding member of the crew in Te Waipounamou\/the South Island.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.childtrauma.org\/
\n<\/a>Bruce Perry is a rockstar of neuroscience.\u00a0 This website and its \u2018online university\u2019 component deserve to be bookmarked universally.<\/p>\n

www.developingchild.net
\n<\/a>This is the website of the National Scientific Council on the Developing Child (NSCDC), which is a multi-disciplinary collaboration comprising leading scholars in neuroscience, early childhood development, pediatrics, and economics.\u00a0 Get some in.<\/p>\n

www.thebeautifulbrain.com<\/a>\/
\nthe art and science of the human mind.\u00a0 This Geek is hooked.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.developingchild.net\/pubs\/sb.html<\/a>
\nPublications from NSCDC.\u00a0 Yes.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.biopsychology.com\/news\/<\/a>
\nhere are an array (tens of thousands!) of fabulous links to news, info, research… all things brainiac<\/p>\n

www.brainmaps.org<\/a>
\nTons of visual brain images.\u00a0 Mmmmm.\u00a0 Icky.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.ipmc.cnrs.fr\/%7Eduprat\/neurophysiology\/discover.htm<\/a>
\nmore images here.\u00a0 See brains one neuron at a time or as a whole.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.sumanasinc.com\/webcontent\/animations\/neurobiology.html<\/a>
\nMore brain images: these are cool little animations of various brain functions.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/thebrain.mcgill.ca\/flash\/index_i.html<\/a>
\nthis website from McGill University in Canada rules the school.\u00a0 You can choose the complexity of information that you get, from a huge range of brainiac topics.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/nie.redding.com\/specials\/brainchild\/day1\/brain7.swf<\/a>
\nThis is a \u2018tour\u2019 of the developing brain of a child.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/pathology.mc.duke.edu\/neuropath\/nawr\/nawr_index.html
\n<\/a>Neuro anatomy web resources.\u00a0 Rich, deep, thank you.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.edge.org\/3rd_culture\/ramachandran06\/ramachandran06_index.html<\/a>
\nLink to an article all about mirror neurons.\u00a0 I am a geeky girl, and I find this infinitely fascinating.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.bookofjoe.com\/2005\/01\/behindthemedspe_2.html
\n<\/a>Meditative brains.\u00a0 LOVE this.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.med.harvard.edu\/publications\/On_The_Brain\/
\n<\/a>Here you can download newsletters from the Harvard Mahoney Neuroscience Institute.<\/p>\n

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MEDITATION and LOVE and HAPPINESS<\/h1>\n

http:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2003\/02\/030204074125.htm
\n<\/a>mindfulness mediation and our juicy brains.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.happinessresearchinstitute.com<\/a>
\nfor a collection of research and juicy reading<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.news.wisc.edu\/10420
\n<\/a>And some more coverage about mediation and the brain.\u00a0 Why don\u2019t we all meditate every day?\u00a0 All of us.\u00a0 World leaders, children, police, shopkeepers, especially mums.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu\/Default.aspx
\n<\/a>Hmmm \u2026 who will sponsor my Masters in Applied Positive Psychology?\u00a0 This page also has lots of links to quizzes where you can test your optimism, happiness, and beyond.\u00a0 I am in love.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/yogawithadriene.com\/
\n<\/a>Adriene might be about to become your new best friend. \u00a0She’s a lovely, lovely yoga teacher with a refreshing philosophy … Find What Feels Good! \u00a0I’m such a fan, I even own a t-shirt.<\/p>\n

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TOUCH:<\/h1>\n

No, I\u2019m not being sexual and suggestive.\u00a0 I have a real interest in the power of calming touch as a source of comfort, pain relief, and all-round deliciousness.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/cercor.oxfordjournals.org\/cgi\/content\/full\/13\/3\/308
\n<\/a>Link to research article about the brain\u2019s response to various types of touch.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www6.miami.edu\/touch-research\/
\n<\/a>Dr. TIffany Field and the Touch Research Institute.\u00a0 Bow, learn.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.newscientist.com\/article\/mg19826561.900-cuddle-%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20chemical-could-treat-mental-illness.html
\n<\/a>a \u2018cuddle chemical\u2019<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.healthyfamily.org<\/a>\/
\ninfant massage and beyond<\/p>\n

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EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION<\/h1>\n

www.playcentre.org.nz
\n<\/a>because Playcentre does, in fact, rule.<\/p>\n

www.pitc.org
\n<\/a>this is the website of the Program for Infant\/Toddler Care in California.\u00a0\u00a0 I am a certified trainer for this deluxe information.\u00a0 Ron Lally, I love you.<\/p>\n

www.zerotothree.org
\n<\/a>Great stuff.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.commercialfreechildhood.org\/
\n<\/a>Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood.\u00a0 Hell, yeah.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.excellence-earlychildhood.ca\/home.asp?lang=EN
\n<\/a>Canadian website \u2026 awesome.\u00a0 Their \u2018Early Childhood A-Z\u2019 makes the site easy to access.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.childcarecanada.org\/index.shtml
\n<\/a>I think I love Canada.\u00a0 This is another of my favourites: it\u2019s a link-fest to all kinds of research.\u00a0 Go nuts.\u00a0 There are a cornucopia of delights here.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.4children.org\/index.htm
\n<\/a>Action Alliance for Children – loads of useful articles in a variety of languages.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au\/feelings_and_behaviours\/everyday_feelings\/childrens_emotions.html
\n<\/a>This is a page within the EXCELLENT website of Early Childhood Australia (if you\u2019re not subscribed to their \u2018ECA WebWatch, you want to be) and the links here deal with children and emotion.\u00a0 Good times.<\/p>\n

www.naeyc.org
\n<\/a>classic.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/ecrp.uiuc.edu\/v7n2\/forman.html
\n<\/a>Beautiful article within the magnificent online journal Early Childhood Research and Practice all about observation of and wondering with children.\u00a0 Homepage is here:\u00a0http:\/\/ecrp.uiuc.edu\/<\/a>\u00a0Thank you, Lillian Katz!<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.whatworksforchildren.org.uk\/index.htm
\n<\/a>British site \u2013 title says it all really.\u00a0 What Works for Children is a collection of\u00a0 information about evidence based practices that help us make the best choices for children.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.nurturegroups.org\/
\n<\/a>Very exciting intervention from UK.\u00a0 My mate Nathan is helping to bring this concept to NZ.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.scrubclub.org\/home.aspx
\n<\/a>I\u2019m also mildly obsessed with the need for excellent hand washing procedures in EC centers.\u00a0 This link is all about that obsession.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.ccie.com\/resources\/view_article.php?article_id=5011761&page=2&keyword_id=122
\n<\/a>an article by Janet Gonzalez-Mena about Independence vs. Interdependence.\u00a0 If you haven\u2019t spent time thinking this issue through, you might want to!\u00a0 Also, this is from the Child Care Information Exchange website, whose daily email \u2018exchange every day\u201d is absolutely worth signing up for.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.child-encyclopedia.com\/en-ca\/home.html
\n<\/a>more Canadian delights.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/nieer.org\/
\n<\/a>National Institute for Early Education Research<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.truceteachers.org\/
\n<\/a>Teachers Resisting Unhealthy Children\u2019s Entertainment \u2013 their annual toy guide is fab.\u00a0 Print!\u00a0 Distribute!<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.rootsofempathy.org\/<\/a>
\nOh! \u00a0The magnificence of this project cannot be overstated. \u00a0What a loss it has been to NZ that the funding stream dried up and it’s limping, without a home. \u00a0Teachers … check it out.<\/p>\n

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MORE CHILD DEVELOPMENT\/ PARENTING\/ SOCIAL POLICY STUFF:<\/h1>\n

http:\/\/www.centreforattachment.com<\/a>\/
\nFor expert information on attachment theory.\u00a0 Lauren Porter is a star.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1111\/j.1467-8624.2010.01538.x\/pdf
\n<\/a>Child Development publication from Jack Shonkoff about translating science for the public\/policy makers.\u00a0 READ IT!<\/p>\n

http:\/\/preventionaction.org
\n<\/a>this is quite a collection of research … DIG.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.pnas.org\/cgi\/content\/short\/103\/27\/10155
\n<\/a>This is a link to an abstract of some research co-authoured by James Heckman, who won the Nobel Prize for economics by coming around to a child-centred way of thinking!<\/p>\n

http:\/\/minneapolisfed.org\/pubs\/region\/05-06\/heckman.cfm
\n<\/a>Interview with James Heckman<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.heckmanequation.org<\/a>\/
\nJames Heckman\u2019s website – OH MY GOODNESS!!!!!\u00a0 There are not enough exclamation marks in the world.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.promisingpractices.net\/
\n<\/a>What works for children and families.\u00a0 (USA)\u00a0 Amazing dearth of research, databases, journal articles.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/ceep.crc.uiuc.edu<\/a>\/
\nThis is the clearinghouse of Early Education and Parenting from the University of Illinois.\u00a0 There are many, many archived articles to enlighten for days.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nccdphp\/ACE\/
\n<\/a>The ACE (Adverse Childhood Experiences) study is changing the hearts and minds of a huge number of people with regard to the impact of … well, adverse childhood experiences.\u00a0 Not just for impacting the long term health of people in terms of their social, mental, emotional well-being, but also for a huge range of physical ailments. Look.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.childtrends.org\/
\n<\/a>Child Trends\u2019 research is usually very USA-centric, but interesting nonetheless.\u00a0 They have an e-newsletter which is most worthwhile.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.whatworksforchildren.org.uk\/index.htm
\n<\/a>British site \u2013 title says it all really.\u00a0 What Works for Children is a collection of\u00a0 information about evidence based practices that help us make the best choices for children.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.bernardvanleer.org\/
\n<\/a>Funds and shares knowledge about work in early childhood development and child rights, from the Netherlands (but in English, which is handy!)<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.earlylearning.ubc.ca
\n<\/a>Human Early Learning Partnership \u2013 an interdisciplinary research network from Canada.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.apa.org\/pi\/wpo\/sexualization.html?imw=Y
\n<\/a>Report of the American Psychological Association Task Force on the sexualization of girls – BOO!\u00a0 Death to Bratz!<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.parentingculturestudies.org\/
\n<\/a>Parenting Culture Studies is a network of scholars from different countries and disciplines.\u00a0 Their interest: contemporary parenting culture.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.circleofsecurity.org\/
\n<\/a>Attachment based parent\/infant intervention model from USA.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.infantinstitute.org\/
\n<\/a>More resources for those interested in Infant Mental Health: this from the Tulane Institute of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health in New Orleans, LA.<\/p>\n

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More For FAMILIES:<\/h1>\n

http:\/\/www.nzfamilies.org.nz\/
\n<\/a>Families Commission.\u00a0 If you\u2019re not on \u201cthe couch\u201d you might want to be!<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.parentingworx.co.nz<\/a>\/
\nThis is the website of the fabulous Lisa McKimm.\u00a0 She is a great teacher, a fantastic lady, and her website boasts some of the most delicious downloadable articles ever.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/talaris.org\/index.htm
\n<\/a>This is an excellent collection of information designed to advance knowledge of early learning and the importance of parenting.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.continuum-concept.org\/
\n<\/a>Just check it out, OK?<\/p>\n

www.zerotothree.org
\n<\/a>Great stuff.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.apa.org\/pi\/wpo\/sexualization.html?imw=Y
\n<\/a>Report of the American Psychological Association Task Force on the sexualization of girls.\u00a0 Death to Bratz!<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.sciencemag.org\/cgi\/content\/full\/316\/5832\/1717
\n<\/a>Birth order and intelligence.\u00a0 Very, very interesting!<\/p>\n

www.awareparenting.com
\n<\/a>Based on the work of Aletha Solter, who I dig.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.nncc.org\/Curriculum\/better.play.html
\n<\/a>excellent article about Play from the National Network for Child Care<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.rch.org.au\/emplibrary\/ccch\/PB10_SchoolReadiness.pdf
\n<\/a>Rethinking School Readiness.\u00a0 A MUST READ for parents and teachers of children of all ages.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.child-encyclopedia.com\/en-ca\/school-transition\/according-to-experts.html
\n<\/a>More excellent school readiness info<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.newdream.org\/living_green\/
\n<\/a>Living Green Below your Means is a column on saving money and environmental resources (things most families care about!)<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.commercialfreechildhood.org\/
\n<\/a>Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood.\u00a0 Hell, yeah.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/theparentingpit.com\/
\n<\/a>alternative parenting, mindful living.\u00a0 In my fantasy, I am a homeschooling mum.\u00a0 In my reality, I fear I would be so grumpy.\u00a0 So, so grumpy.\u00a0 Love the concept of \u201cunschooling\u201d though, which sounds very Early Childhood, play based and responsive.\u00a0 N\u2019est ce pas?<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.mothering.com\/articles\/growing_child\/education\/chess.html
\n<\/a>I can\u2019t play chess \u2026 this is an article for those who can, about chess for kids.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.momsrising.org\/
\n<\/a>This is an advocacy website from the USA which I am rather fond of.\u00a0 Man, those American mums have a hard time of it: crappy maternity leave, pricey maternal care, and they still use those nurseries where newborn babies are kept in a separate room, all crying together.\u00a0 Room in, people!\u00a0 ROOM IN!<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.mothering.com\/
\n<\/a>This is the website of Mothering magazine, and I get their weekly e-newsletter.\u00a0 My favourite hippy mum website by far.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/raisingchildren.net.au\/
\n<\/a>A website of great depth and breadth from the Australian Government.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.attachmentparenting.org\/
\n<\/a>Attachment parenting is a good time.\u00a0 This organization is even endorsed by Bruce Perry.\u00a0 Responsive parenting always deserves promotion.\u00a0 Be inspired!<\/p>\n

www.fulltimemothers.org
\n<\/a>Advocacy group from UK.\u00a0 Theirs is an important view to consider.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.empathicparenting.org\/
\n<\/a>From Canada: I LOVE the fact that they encourage parents to step into childrens\u2019 shoes (not literally, that would just cause blisters).<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.truceteachers.org\/
\n<\/a>Teachers Resisting Unhealthy Children\u2019s Entertainment: their annual toy guide is essential reading.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.parentingculturestudies.org\/
\n<\/a>Parenting Culture Studies is a network of scholars from different countries and disciplines.\u00a0 Their interest: contemporary parenting culture.\u00a0 Wish I could hang out with them.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.sciam.com\/article.cfm?id=the-serious-need-for-play
\n<\/a>Everybody deserves another great Play article<\/p>\n

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BIRTHING<\/h1>\n

www.hypbirth.com
\n<\/a>Maybe it doesn\u2019t suit everyone, but I just know how enormously this helped me!<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.inamay.com<\/a>\/
\nIna May Gaskin is a legend.\u00a0 For information and resources about birthing.\u00a0 Good times.<\/p>\n

www.nidcap.com
\n<\/a>This website promotes use of the Newborn Individualized Developmental Care and Assessment Program in hospitals.\u00a0 If, like me, you believe in responsive care for babies, you will be delighted to learn more of the work of Heidelise Als.\u00a0 Do so here.<\/p>\n

More NIDCAP good times can be found with research like this:
\nhttp:\/\/pediatrics.aappublications.org\/cgi\/content\/abstract\/113\/4\/846<\/a><\/p>\n

and a user-friendly report on the research is here:
\nhttp:\/\/www.news.harvard.edu\/gazette\/2004\/05.20\/01-preemies.html<\/a><\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.pushedbirth.com\/
\n<\/a>Again, contrasting the different experiences of American mums.\u00a0 Most NZ mums have midwives, and I have never heard of a Kiwi mum scheduling a c-section for a first baby (unless she\u2019s way overdue).<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.birthpsychology.com\/
\n<\/a>how interesting is THIS?<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.midwiferytoday.com\/
\n<\/a>Because it\u2019s cool, OK?<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.mothering.com\/articles\/pregnancy_birth\/birth_preparation\/babyshower.html
\n<\/a>Better than a baby shower.<\/p>\n

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RANDOM STUFF:<\/h1>\n

www.ted.com
\n<\/a>OH MY GOODNESS.\u00a0 I have to limit myself to one per day.\u00a0 Incredible lectures (brief ones!) by some incredible thinkers on a range of amazing topics.\u00a0 The \u201cStroke of Insight\u201d is particularly astonishing.<\/p>\n

www.edge.org
\n<\/a>\u201cTo arrive at the edge of the world\u2019s knowledge, seek out the most complex and sophisticated minds, put them in a room together, and have them ask each other the questions they are asking themselves\u201d.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.understandingprejudice.org\/
\n<\/a>Test yourself for hidden biases \u2026<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.well.com\/user\/bbear\/
\n<\/a>the change project.\u00a0 Intriguing.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/mission\/enduringvoices\/
\n<\/a>every 14 days a language dies.\u00a0 what the …?<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.realitysandwich.com\/node\/769
\n<\/a>Garden like a Pirate.\u00a0 I adore this.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.worldchanging.com\/
\n<\/a>yes.\u00a0 Yes.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.mindhacks.com\/
\n<\/a>and again: Yes.<\/p>\n

http:\/\/www.newmatilda.com\/
\n<\/a>Smart Australians reading and writing.<\/p>\n

www.wimp.com
\n<\/a>every day there are ten new, wacky, inspiring, amazing and\/or disturbing links.\u00a0 Where do they come from?<\/p>\n

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