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BOLD insights

What happens in children’s and young people’s brains when they learn? What does the ideal learning and development environment for each individual look like? Which programs and technologies should be pursued? Which decision makers need to be involved to improve development and learning conditions?

BOLD insights explores how children and young people develop and learn. Researchers, science journalists, policymakers, and practitioners are all invited to have their say.


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How do patterns help children learn language and social skills?

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 X (Twitter) , Facebook , Instagram . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter ....

Jun 27, 20255 minEp. 108

Are we bridging the gap from brain scan to lesson plan?

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 X (Twitter) , Facebook , Instagram . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter ....

Jun 24, 20257 minEp. 107

Why do children use loopholes?

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 X (Twitter) , Facebook , Instagram . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter ....

Jun 20, 20255 minEp. 106

How is victimization at school linked to depression?

Jonathan Santo on seeking effective interventions for the most victimized young people. 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 X (Twitter) , Facebook , Instagram . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter ....

Jun 13, 20255 minEp. 105

Using edtech to personalize learning

Successful learning personalization tools adapt to children as they change, say Garvin Brod and Leonard Tetzlaff. 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 X (Twitter) , Facebook , Instagram . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter ....

Jun 10, 20255 minEp. 104

How do motor impairments affect learning?

Recognising the impact of developmental coordination disorder is the first step in helping children succeed, 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 X (Twitter) , Facebook , Instagram . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter ....

Jun 06, 20256 minEp. 103

How metacognition can bridge the attainment gap

Teaching children metacognitive strategies can increase educational equality, 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 X (Twitter) , Facebook , Instagram . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter ....

Jun 04, 20255 minEp. 102

What helps autistic children flourish at school?

An autism-friendly classroom can promote learning and wellbeing, 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 X (Twitter) , Facebook , Instagram . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter ....

May 30, 20258 minEp. 101

How can teachers support children with ADHD?

A supportive environment is more effective than cognitive training, 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 X (Twitter) , Facebook , Instagram . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter ....

May 27, 20257 minEp. 100

Gaming as a family

Parents and children can benefit from playing video games together, says 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 X (Twitter) , Facebook , Instagram . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter ....

May 16, 20258 minEp. 99

How can educators address inequality in the classroom?

Three tips for creating environments that help pupils from all backgrounds fulfill their potential, from Eddie Brummelman, Nienke van Atteveldt, Sharon Wolf, and Jellie Sierksma. 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 X (Twitter) , Facebook , Instagram . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter ....

May 10, 20257 minEp. 98

The power of playing with your child

Why play matters and how to bring it into your parenting, by 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 X (Twitter) , Facebook , Instagram . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter ....

May 07, 202514 minEp. 97

How to support highly sensitive children in class

Michael Pluess and Cherry Hirst share strategies for teachers and caregivers to help highly sensitive children thrive. 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 X (Twitter) , Facebook , Instagram . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter ....

May 02, 20256 minEp. 96

What do books teach children about race and gender?

Text and images in influential children’s books present a distorted view of the population, says Alex Eble. 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 X (Twitter) , Facebook , Instagram . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter ....

Mar 25, 20256 minEp. 95

Aggressive children too, can be victimized in the classroom

Understanding why children victimize their peers can help both aggressor and victim, says 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 X (Twitter) , Facebook , Instagram . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter ....

Mar 14, 20255 minEp. 94

How do children develop positive self-beliefs?

Building competencies, with adult support, can help, say Jennifer Meyer and Thorben Jansen. 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 X (Twitter) , Facebook , Instagram . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter ....

Mar 11, 20256 minEp. 93

How to support girls in sports

Challenging stereotypes and providing early opportunities can encourage girls to participate in sports, 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 X (Twitter) , Facebook , Instagram . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter ....

Mar 07, 20256 minEp. 92

Might creative dance lessons improve children’s learning?

How dance can help children think creatively, with potential benefits for learning. By Fotini Vasilopoulos. 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 X (Twitter) , Facebook , Instagram . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter ....

Mar 05, 20256 minEp. 91

How can analogies promote learning?

Analogies can be a powerful tool for helping children understand new concepts, 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 X (Twitter) , Facebook , Instagram . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter ....

Jan 24, 20254 minEp. 90

Supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities

How can adults make research-informed decisions about targeted interventions for students? Jo Van Herwegen 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 X (Twitter) , Facebook , Instagram . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter ....

Jan 21, 20257 minEp. 89

Measuring brainwaves to understand what supports children's learning

Advanced EEG methods show how different attentional skills shape children’s learning with age. Paul Matusz explains, in the final instalment of a three-part series. 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 X (Twitter) , Facebook , Instagram . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter ....

Jan 17, 20256 minEp. 88

Measuring brainwaves to understand how children pay attention

What can advanced EEG reveal about attention in young people? Paul Matusz explains, in the second of a three-part series. 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 X (Twitter) , Facebook , Instagram . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter ....

Jan 14, 20255 minEp. 87

How to help children who avoid school

Understanding each child’s barriers can determine the support they need, says 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 X (Twitter) , Facebook , Instagram . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter ....

Jan 10, 20259 minEp. 86

Measuring brainwaves to understand how children learn

What can electrical activity in the brain reveal about cognitive development? By Paul Matusz. 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 X (Twitter) , Facebook , Instagram . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter ....

Jan 07, 20256 minEp. 85

Can we embrace generative AI in education?

The learning process should be valued over measures of achievement, such as grades, say Olli Aksela, Shruti Athavale, Inti Bistolfi, and Matti Kaarlela. 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 X (Twitter) , Facebook , Instagram . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter ....

Jan 03, 20256 minEp. 84

Encouraging creative play

Children benefit from fewer toys and minimal intervention from adults, 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 X (Twitter) , Facebook , Instagram . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter ....

Dec 07, 20244 minEp. 83

How to help children recognize the humanity in others

Talking to children from an early age about justice and equity – as well as racism and prejudice – shows them that differences are a good thing, 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 X (Twitter) , Facebook , Instagram . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter ....

Nov 29, 202414 minEp. 82

How important are healthy relationships for children?

Psychologist Laura Bechtiger and developmental neuroscientist Plamina Dimanova explore the impact of relationships on children’s development. 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 X (Twitter) , Facebook , Instagram . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter ....

Nov 12, 20249 minEp. 81

What makes every child different?

Psychologist Stephanie Wermelinger and neuroscientist Réka Borbás explore how and why children follow their own unique developmental paths. 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 X (Twitter) , Facebook , Instagram . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter ....

Nov 09, 20248 minEp. 80

How does stress affect teenagers?

Health psychologist David Bürgin and developmental neuroscientist Mirjam Habegger explore the impact of stress on teen learning and development. 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 X (Twitter) , Facebook , Instagram . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter ....

Nov 05, 20248 minEp. 79
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