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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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, …
In the wonderful world of Willard Wigan, the impossible is possible. His works of art are so small that they are invisible to the naked eye, yet they have an immense impact. At school he was branded a failure, plagued by dyslexia. “I was put in front of the class as an example of what …
Teaching children to be helpful is similar to teaching basic skills such as reading and arithmetic. You can’t simply give instructions to a four-year-old and expect him or her to memorize the multiplication tables. Nor can you expect a child to spontaneously perform household tasks without supervision. Exemplary behavior From the moment a child can …
Being an Acomedido goes beyond just doing a job because you have to. It involves sensing the right help at the right time, through observation and insight. Children in the Mayan culture, and in other indigenous communities in Mexico, grow up with a natural inclination to help, without explicit asking, threats of punishment, or enticement …
