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BOLD insights
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What happens in children’s brains when they learn? What does the ideal learning environment for each student look like? How does AI impact children's development? BOLD is a global platform for scientific knowledge that is changing children’s lives. We empower caregivers and educators with the information and tools they need to help every child learn and develop.
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Could supporting working memory reduce the attainment gap?
Working memory is just one of many factors impacting educational equality. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at boldscience.org/newsletter/.
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What helps students with math anxiety?
Calming down a student during a test may not fix their math anxiety. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at boldscience.org/newsletter/.
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How to talk to your child about sensitive topics
Difficult conversations help children understand the world, says Aisha Schnellmann. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at boldscience.org/newsletter/.
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Technology can change the way children think
Offloading tasks to technology must be balanced with opportunities for active thinking, says Alice Aizza. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at...
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How to help a young child build executive function
Using language during sorting tasks could support this developing skill, says Amanda Ruggeri. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at...
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Does pretend play support young children's mental health?
Toddlers' imaginative play is linked to fewer emotional and behavioural difficulties later on, say Fotini Vasilopoulos and Lucinda Grummitt. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn…
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What effect might a mass exodus of teachers have on students?
From the BOLD archive: Secure relationships with teachers have a positive impact on students’ learning and overall wellbeing, say Natasha Duell and Hannah Netschytailo. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on…
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How to get children reading again
Children are more likely to read if they feel connected to books and have choices, says Melissa Hogenboom. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at...
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How to support children after neglect
Stable relationships and responsive caregiving are essential, say David Bürgin and Rebecca Walch. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at...
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How to help a sensitive child flourish
Clear boundaries and warm emotional support are important, says Melissa Hogenboom. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at boldscience.org/newsletter/.
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Are too many children being diagnosed with ADHD?
Young people need support based on their individual needs, regardless of diagnosis, says Kathryn Bates. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and...
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What happens when children learn in a second language?
Children can struggle when the language of instruction isn’t their first language, says Ivy Nkrumah. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and…
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Recognizing students who are less vocal
What robotics education can teach us about appreciating different forms of youth knowledge, by Chunyan Yang and Anita Wei. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram…
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The science of childhood, distilled into 10 principles
Over the last decade, BOLD has asked researchers from around the world to share the evolving science of children’s learning and development. The science gives us a clear picture of what helps children flourish, and what holds them back. Across psychology, neuroscience, education, economics, and...
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How do children deal with adversity?
Some respond by developing enhanced abilities, says Willem Frankenhuis. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at...
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How to help young people trust others
Consistent, warm, and responsive relationships with adults help develop trust, say David Bürgin and Emilia Kiefer. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn…
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What teens say they want to know about social media
Teenagers want education, not just warnings, says Jennifer Rubin. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at...
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The hidden benefits of board games
Analog games can help promote children’s learning and development, says Meeri Kim. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at...
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How children develop a sense of fairness
Understanding equality is a crucial part of a child's social world, says Melissa Hogenboom. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky.…
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Why is the learning styles myth so popular?
This neuromyth could be steering teachers away from evidence-based lesson plans, says Eva Amsen. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky....
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Should teenagers sleep in on the weekends?
The right amount of catch-up sleep could benefit adolescents’ mental health, says Amanda Ruggeri. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky....
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How do children learn to read?
Reading develops at different paces for different children, say Iliana Karipidis, Simon Rammerstorfer, and Silvia Brem. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn,...
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How do children approach forgiveness?
Children’s views of forgiveness depend on how adults respond to wrongdoing, says Meeri Kim. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky.…
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How do children remember experiences?
Children’s memory growth is shaped by foundational cognitive abilities and the environment, say Zoe Ngo and Pedro Espinosa-Villafranca. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook,...
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What do children learn when they teach?
Teaching others allows children to take on different social roles and follow different learning paths, says Cecilia I. Calero. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram,...
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What helps young people overcome adversity?
Positive and enriching experiences benefit the adolescent brain, says Melissa Hogenboom. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe…
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What’s the recommended screen limit for young children – and why?
Potential screen time benefits for children must be weighed against the risks, says Amy Orben. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky....
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Should schools exclude children?
School exclusions contribute to inequality among young people, says Kathryn Bates. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at...
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What supports do young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities need?
Family matters most for emotional wellbeing, say Sheri McVay and Hannah Lydiatt. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at...
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How important is parents’ mental health for children?
Caring for caregivers benefits both parents and children, says Marilyn N. Ahun. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at...
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Why do children need friends?
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 the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and...
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When pupils look attentive but their minds have wandered
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 the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and...
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Should maths classrooms change in the AI era?
AI could help teachers take a more discussion-based approach, says Anabel Altenburg. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at...
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Do children benefit from older mentors?
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 the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky....
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Robotics education that centers young people
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 the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram,...
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Why hitting children doesn’t help
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 the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and...
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How do children learn through everyday experiences?
Different experiences foster learning in different cultural contexts, explains Manuel Bohn. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky.…
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The promise and practical gaps in the 2026 SEND reforms
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 the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram…
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Why we need to change the narrative around adolescence
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 the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and...
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What factors contribute to high-quality early childhood services?
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 the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram,...
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What helps teachers navigate sensitive topics in the classroom?
Teachers benefit from training and support when conversations get hard, says Aisha Schnellmann. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky....
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How are the COVID babies doing 5 years on?
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 the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram,...
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Can teen mental health problems be prevented in school?
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 the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn,...
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How do children develop spatial reasoning?
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 the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and...
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Why do children approach learning in different ways?
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 the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky....
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Can the science of learning improve global education?
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 the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook,...
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Where is AI in education heading?
Libby Hills shares three lessons learnt from two years of interviewing experts. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at...
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Why children need to understand money
Early financial literacy matters for children’s futures, says Melissa Hogenboom. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at...
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When the bullies follow you home: How cyberbullying hurts children
Cyberbullying is uniquely invasive, but teachers can help, say Sheri McVay and Jonathan Santo. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky....
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How do children learn to navigate their world?
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 the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and…
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What happens in children’s brains when they learn? What does the ideal learning environment for each student look like? How does AI impact children's development?
BOLD is a global platform for scientific knowledge that is changing children’s lives. We empower caregivers and educators with the information and tools they need to help every child learn and develop.
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