BOLD
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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Episodes
What helps young people overcome adversity? 19.05.2026 5:19
Positive and enriching experiences benefit the adolescent brain, 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 .
What’s the recommended screen limit for young children – and why? 15.05.2026 8:22
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 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 schools exclude children? 12.05.2026 4:45
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 .
What supports do young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities need? 05.05.2026 5:07
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 .
How important is parents’ mental health for children? 28.04.2026 5:49
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 .
Why do children need friends? 21.04.2026 4:39
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 .
When pupils look attentive but their minds have wandered 17.04.2026 7:40
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 .
Should maths classrooms change in the AI era? 14.04.2026 5:40
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 .
Do children benefit from older mentors? 10.04.2026 4:37
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 .
Robotics education that centers young people 07.04.2026 8:52
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 .
Why hitting children doesn’t help 31.03.2026 7:45
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 .
How do children learn through everyday experiences? 27.03.2026 4:55
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 .
The promise and practical gaps in the 2026 SEND reforms 24.03.2026 5:24
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 .
Why we need to change the narrative around adolescence 20.03.2026 8:15
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 .
What factors contribute to high-quality early childhood services? 13.03.2026 6:03
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 .
What helps teachers navigate sensitive topics in the classroom? 10.03.2026 6:14
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 .
How are the COVID babies doing 5 years on? 06.03.2026 5:17
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 .
Can teen mental health problems be prevented in school? 13.02.2026 5:11
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 .
How do children develop spatial reasoning? 10.02.2026 6:20
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 .
Why do children approach learning in different ways? 06.02.2026 6:36
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 .
Can the science of learning improve global education? 03.02.2026 3:53
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 .
Where is AI in education heading? 30.01.2026 5:21
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 .
Why children need to understand money 27.01.2026 6:34
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 .
When the bullies follow you home: How cyberbullying hurts children 23.01.2026 7:15
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 .
How do children learn to navigate their world? 20.01.2026 3:59
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 .
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