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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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Could supporting working memory reduce the attainment gap? 02.10.2026 5:42

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 /.

What helps students with math anxiety? 29.09.2026 6:35

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 /.

How to talk to your child about sensitive topics 25.09.2026 4:36

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 /.

Technology can change the way children think 22.09.2026 6:36

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 boldscience.org/newsletter /.

How to help a young child build executive function 08.09.2026 7:59

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 boldscience.org/newsletter /.

Does pretend play support young children's mental health? 04.09.2026 6:15

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 , TikTok , and Bluesky . Subscribe at boldscience.org/newsletter /.

What effect might a mass exodus of teachers have on students? 29.08.2026 6:45

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 Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , TikTok , and Bluesky . Subscribe at boldscience.org/newsletter /.

How to get children reading again 25.08.2026 5:02

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 boldscience.org/newsletter /.

How to support children after neglect 14.08.2026 8:01

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 boldscience.org/newsletter /.

How to help a sensitive child flourish 11.08.2026 5:55

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 /.

Are too many children being diagnosed with ADHD? 07.08.2026 7:24

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 Bluesky . Subscribe at boldscience.org/newsletter /.

What happens when children learn in a second language? 04.08.2026 5:55

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 Bluesky . Subscribe at boldscience.org/newsletter /.

Recognizing students who are less vocal 31.07.2026 6:45

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 , LinkedIn , TikTok , and Bluesky . Subscribe at boldscience.org/newsletter /.

The science of childhood, distilled into 10 principles 28.07.2026 8:13

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 genetics, certain principles emerge again and again. Looking back, here are the 10 that stand out most....

How do children deal with adversity? 17.07.2026 3:41

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 boldscience.org/newsletter /.

How to help young people trust others 14.07.2026 9:13

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 , TikTok , and Bluesky . Subscribe at boldscience.org/newsletter /.

What teens say they want to know about social media 03.07.2026 7:42

Teenagers want education, not just warnings, says Jennifer Rubin. 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 hidden benefits of board games 30.06.2026 7:06

Analog games can help promote children’s learning and development, 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 .

How children develop a sense of fairness 26.06.2026 4:11

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 all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org . Join the conversation on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter .

Why is the learning styles myth so popular? 16.06.2026 7:07

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 all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org . Join the conversation on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter .

Should teenagers sleep in on the weekends? 12.06.2026 7:20

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 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 do children learn to read? 09.06.2026 7:04

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 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 do children approach forgiveness? 05.06.2026 4:53

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 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 do children learn when they teach? 02.06.2026 5:29

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 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 do children remember experiences? 02.06.2026 7:31

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 all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org . Join the conversation on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter .