Common Core Is the Main Cause of Youth Mental Health Deterioration Since 2010 – Peter Gray
This is an article from the substack series of prof. Peter Gray. It shows the relationship between school, stress, pressure and suicide. And the real couse of the rise of
Deciding the Right Age for Your Child’s First Smartphone: Expert Advice and Parental Strategies
The Growing Debate on Children’s Smartphone Use Many parents worldwide are increasingly concerned about the pressure to provide their children with smartphones at a young age. Behavioral scientist Jonathan Haith
Docu: Why do kids in the Netherlands go to school from the age of 4 in the Netherlands instead of 6/7 abroad?
Now online: a grandfather looks at his almost 4 year old granddaughter. He wonders what kind of educational field she will end up in. He speaks to teachers, pedagogues, psychologists
They Thought she was crazy at school, but Rachel quit pre-university education to become a furniture maker
From burying her nose in books to sawing, sanding, and building furniture. Rachel de Leeuw (16), from Scherpenisse, switched from pre-university education (VWO) year 4 to vocational education (MBO) level
Screen Addiction & Mobile Phone use kids
Often, disappointing results in education, as revealed by studies like the PISA, are quickly attributed to teaching methods. However, a concerning and frequently ignored factor plays a crucial role in
Documentary Onderdruk(t) 2: New paths in education
Filmmaker Zeno Groenewegen took action after his daughter suffered a burnout from school stress. His two-part documentary ‘Alternatieven voor beter onderwijs‘ is an in-depth exploration of alternative educational methods. In
Loris Malaguzzi: A child has 100 languages
Children are naturally curious and eager to learn. These traits are best nurtured when children are allowed to discover things for themselves and express themselves in more ways than just
98% of children are geniuses and only 2% of adults (!)
In the 1960s, NASA was seeking innovative talents and funded a study by George Land, aimed at understanding creativity in children. This study involved 1600 children aged 3 to 5
Short introduction of unschooling, homeschooling, deschooling and self-directed learning
In the world of education there are many more options than just the regular school system. There are several alternative forms of education that can help children learn and grow
The Homeschooling Handbook – Lorilee Lippincot
Driven by my experience and passion for homeschooling, I am excited to write a book on this topic. The book will explore the benefits and challenges of homeschooling and offer
Why grounding is so important for kids and adults
Grounding or making contact with the earth may sound strange, but it is actually very natural. In the past, we always walked without shoes, just like animals, so we had direct
Multilingual upbringing for kids: what are the challenges?
Orhan Agirdag knows the benefits of a multilingual upbringing. Yet it was with a fear that he and his partner decided to raise their son in Dutch and Turkish. Because
Debunking 4 myths of raising kids in a multilingual parenting environment
This blog post attempts to provide an overview of some of the myths and truths surrounding multilingual parenting and concludes with some practical tips for parents. In Flemish primary and
Documentary Onderdruk(t) 1- How much longer is the education system sustainable?
The first part of this documentary series, produced by filmmaker Zeno Groenewegen, takes a critical look at the current state of primary and secondary education. This part, entitled ‘Onderdruk(t) 1:
The power of self-directed learning for kids (and adults ;-))
Early in my career, as a clinical psychologist, I (Dr. Naomi Fisher) worked with young people who had dropped out of school. I saw this as fearful school refusal and
At what age do children learn to read and how does this affect you as a parent:?
The common assumption in our culture is that children must learn to read. A huge amount of research is being done to find out the scientifically best way to do
Why children get distracted and how to regain their attention
We need to understand the reasons why children become distracted. It is often thought that children nowadays spend too much time with screens. But this view is too simplistic and
Documentary: Onderdrukt(1): The Shadow Side of the Educational System
Why have classrooms been the same for 300 years, how did classroom education originate and why is education compulsory? An education system that is focused on performance and selection, resulting
Practice what you preach: how are you as a parent an example for your children?
In the spring of 2022, Emily Harrington, Brette Harrington, Christina Lusti and Hilaree Nelson embarked on the trip of a lifetime: a ski expedition to Baffin Island. It became a
Homeschooling is worldwide growing: the academic and social advantages
Parent-led homeschooling was once an “alternative” but is now almost “mainstream” in the US. This form of education is growing rapidly, not only in the US but worldwide. Countries such
Homeschoolers scored higher on critical reading, math and writing
Dr. Brian D. Ray examined the SAT scores of homeschooled and regular education students. His study found that homeschoolers scored higher on critical reading, math and writing. The focus was
Homeschoolers showed higher performance on social competence indexes than their counterparts
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
The story of the animal school: you don’t judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree
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
The youngest sailor ever: Laura Dekker’s world trip at 16 years
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
Nature as a classroom: Marc-André Leclerc’s climbing journey
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
Hank Aaron’s story & legacy: $1.50 in his pocket and a dream…
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
The healing power of fever in children and adults
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
As a parent, do you set a good example with intermittent fasting?
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
Jonathan’s story is a powerful reminder that every child carries something valuable with them
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
Every child is a genius!
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