There is a new study from August 11, 2022 (Brian D. Ray, Ph.D.) on homeschooling social skills and creative thinking. This is the exact opposite (!) of what we have been told and what many people think about homeschooling. The assumption is that homeschooling narrows social competencies. The researchers conclude that in their study, “… …
Schools start again next week (or have already started). That reminds me of the story of the animal school. There were animals who thought they should start a school. They drew up a class schedule with the subjects running, climbing, swimming and flying. To make it easier to register everything and to become a complete …
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At just 16 years old, Laura Dekker has achieved something incredible: she is the youngest person to sail solo around the world. Her journey, which covered a whopping 27,000 nautical miles, was more than an adventure; it was the realization of a long-cherished childhood dream. Laura’s story is not just about sailing; it’s about pursuing …
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Marc-André Leclerc is a name that may not be known to everyone, but his story is unforgettable. This documentary ends in a way you won’t soon forget, with emotions that touch you. Leclerc was a special personality, someone with ADHD who could not fit into the regular education system. His mother recognized his passion and …
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The photo taken in 1952 at the train station in Mobile, Alabama, shows a young man with just $1.50 in his pocket and a bag modestly holding two pairs of clothes. This 18-year-old young man was about to change his life by traveling to Indiana for a job that would prove to be much more …
Hank Aaron’s story & legacy: $1.50 in his pocket and a dream… Lees meer »
Fever is defined as a reaction of the body to the ingress of many types of germs, accompanied by an increase in body temperature above 38 degrees Celsius (Elsevier, medical Winkler Prins). Bilz New natural medicine defines fever as a general excitement in the life process, associated with an abnormal acceleration of certain functions of …
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Intermittent fasting is a method that has many advantages and disadvantages. There are different ways of fasting. The best known are: 16 hour fasting (16 hour fasting window and 8 hour eating window), 24 hour fasting and the 5:2 diet. Benefits of IF include: renewing and repairing body cells (autophagy), losing weight and belly fat, …
As a parent, do you set a good example with intermittent fasting? Lees meer »
As a child, Jonathan Mooney spent a lot of time in the hallways of his school, away from the classroom. His days were filled with fear and avoidance, and reading aloud in class was especially a nightmare for him. Diagnoses of dyslexia, dysgraphia and ADHD in his early school years increased his sense of misunderstanding. …
In this RSA illustrated video, Sir Ken Robinson summarizes a talk entitled Changing Paradigms. This is about the connection between ADHD and standardized testing and the associated standardized education. And he discusses a remarkable study about creativity and genius levels in kids and adults based on a study about a ‘paper clip’. Divergent thinking Robinson wonders …
Himba Wisdom for Modern ParentsThe Himba tribe in Namibia has a unique tradition that can teach parents a lot about the importance of identity and community in education. In this tribe, the birth of a child does not begin with physical birth or conception, but much earlier. When a woman decides to become a mother, …
