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School exclusions contribute to inequality among young people, says Kathryn Bates. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Family matters most for emotional wellbeing, say Sheri McVay and Hannah Lydiatt. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Caring for caregivers benefits both parents and children, says Marilyn N. Ahun. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Friends can protect youth from the effects of peer victimization, say Jonathan Santo and Josafá da Cunha. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Mind wandering is surprisingly common, but simple strategies can help children focus, says Agnieszka Graham. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

AI could help teachers take a more discussion-based approach, says Anabel Altenburg. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Having a mentor gives children a better chance to fulfill their academic potential, says Eva Amsen. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

What happens when robotics learning begins with youth voices? Chunyan Yang, Shauna-Kay J. Jorandby, and Julie Yang explore. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Simple parenting tools can guide children without the need for physical punishment, says Jorge Cuartas. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Different experiences foster learning in different cultural contexts, explains Manuel Bohn. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

A welcome vision for the future of SEND provision in England needs practical, evidence-based tools, says Jo Van Herwegen. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Forget the negative stereotypes, adolescence can be a time of promise and possibility, says Meeri Kim. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Feedback, social accountability, and local engagement play an important role, say Akito Kamei, Florencia Lopez Boo, and Jane Leer. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Teachers benefit from training and support when conversations get hard, says Aisha Schnellmann. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Some children born during the pandemic need extra support, say Catherine Lebel, Gerald Giesbrecht, and Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

A new approach teaches at-risk adolescents social and emotional skills and strategies, say Alex Lloyd and Laura Lucas. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Children, like adults, use one of two strategies to solve mental rotation problems, says Amanda Ruggeri. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Children’s beliefs about ability are linked with their motivation to learn, says Melis Muradoglu. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Equitable, inclusive, and quality education requires applying the latest science to teaching policy and practice, says Annie Brookman-Byrne. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Libby Hills shares three lessons learnt from two years of interviewing experts. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Early financial literacy matters for children’s futures, says Melissa Hogenboom. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Cyberbullying is uniquely invasive, but teachers can help, say Sheri McVay and Jonathan Santo. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Children as young as five may have the brain system to support map-based navigation, says Meeri Kim. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

All families are unique, with their own priorities and values, say Emma Blakey, Molly Willis, and Emma Smith. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Educators can nurture children’s social responsibility by encouraging thoughtful classroom conversations, says Aisha Schnellmann. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Despite good intentions, unsolicited help can be discouraging to children, says Meeri Kim. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Music can help adolescents cope with stress. Lorelei Aeby, Ines Daccord, and David Bürgin explore. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Violence against children is sometimes seen as tough love but it can cause long-term harm, says Annie Brookman-Byrne. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

How metacognition interventions can support all children, by Ellis Stevelink and Mélanie Maximino-Pinheiro. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Young people and caregivers must be involved in the design of AI technology, say Natalia Kucirkova, Alexis Hiniker, Sho Tsuji, Robert Wolfe, Aayushi Dangol, and Megumi Ishikawa. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Pencil and paper could lead to better learning in kindergarten, says Meeri Kim. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Positive coping strategies and parental role modeling can help reduce stress in adolescence. Anika Stark, Claudia Woodtli, Melina Pozzy, Noemi Lutz, and David Bürgin explore. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Working with, not against, teenagers’ body clocks can yield academic and emotional benefits. Chiara Staub, Alessia Colacino, Sarah Zurmühle, and David Bürgin explore. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

A simple dance game may improve preschoolers’ working memory, says Melissa Hogenboom. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Boys can become dissatisfied with their bodies when they compare themselves with others online, but adults can help. Jessica Felder, Tamesha Dirr, Livia von Siebenthal, Yaëlle Eschmann, and David Bürgin explore. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Language skills and self-regulation develop together in early childhood, say Pilar Alamos and Catalina Lecaros. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Encouragement from caregivers and educators could help close the gender gap in outdoor play, says Amanda Ruggeri. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Adults can teach children how to manage boredom, says Meeri Kim. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Educators need strong evidence to choose the most effective educational interventions, say Astrid E. J. Bowen and Jo Van Herwegen. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Teaching and measuring creative thinking is a challenge but creativity is an important skill, says Eva Amsen. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

How to embed inclusion in school from the ground up, from Helena Pozniak. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Children are less motivated when they think they have to work harder than their peers, say Bethany Lassetter and Andrei Cimpian. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Babies may be able to encode memories in the brain, but cannot access them later. Meeri Kim explores. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Joyful talk and play in everyday scenarios help children learn, say Andrea Paula Goldin, Michelle Dinneen-White, and Benjamin Herold. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

The neuroscience behind peer-to-peer learning in the classroom, from Pablo Mayorga and Solange Denervaud. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Simply asking and answering personal questions can help, says Melissa Hogenboom. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Adults should support young people in making healthy decisions about their phone use, rather than banning phones, says Kathryn Bates. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Caregivers and educators can encourage pattern learning in children, says Kaitlyn Parks. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

A vision for integrated education and the science of teaching and learning, from Michael Thomas. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

Children intentionally misunderstand instructions to bend the rules, says Meeri Kim, who talks to cognitive scientist Tomer Ullman. Read the article on BOLD.Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org.Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn.Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.