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 abandoned step-by-step programs. I said a successful outcome would be a return to school. However, Nina, one of the girls, did not want to go …
The power of self-directed learning for kids (and adults ;-)) Lees meer »
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 this. In the education stacks of any major university library you will find rows and rows of books and many magazines devoted solely to the …
At what age do children learn to read and how does this affect you as a parent:? Lees meer »
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 idealistic. Let’s see why they are so dependent on digital devices. Psychological nutrition According to behavioral researchers Richard Ryan and Edward Deci, excessive use of …
Why children get distracted and how to regain their attention Lees meer »
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 in enormous pressure on students with disastrous consequences such as depression and burnouts. But also possible solutions, a look at alternative forms of education at …
Documentary: Onderdrukt(1): The Shadow Side of the Educational System Lees meer »
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 as Australia, Canada, France, Hungary, Japan, Kenya, Russia, Mexico, South Korea, Thailand, and the UK are seeing an increase in homeschooling. Growth of homeschooling in …
Homeschooling is worldwide growing: the academic and social advantages Lees meer »
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 on the 2014 SAT scores. The results showed a significant difference, but the cause is still unknown. SAT Scores 2014 Examined Homeschooled students’ SAT scores …
Homeschoolers scored higher on critical reading, math and writing 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 …
The healing power of fever in children and adults Lees meer »
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 …
