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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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Why children need creativity 23.09.2025 8:04

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 .

Supporting children with special educational needs helps everyone 16.09.2025 8:07

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 .

What affects children’s motivation to work hard? 09.09.2025 4:53

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 .

Why can’t we remember our early childhoods? 03.09.2025 5:46

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 .

How to create joyful connections with children 15.08.2025 9:25

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 .

Helping children learn from each other 05.08.2025 5:24

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 .

How parents can make their children feel more loved 15.07.2025 4:47

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 .

Should young people be banned from using smartphones? 11.07.2025 5:59

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 .

How do patterns help children learn language and social skills? 27.06.2025 5:07

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 .

Are we bridging the gap from brain scan to lesson plan? 24.06.2025 6:32

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 .

Why do children use loopholes? 20.06.2025 4:34

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 .

How is victimization at school linked to depression? 13.06.2025 5:16

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 Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter .

Using edtech to personalize learning 10.06.2025 4:59

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 Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter .

How do motor impairments affect learning? 06.06.2025 6:19

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 Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter .

How metacognition can bridge the attainment gap 04.06.2025 5:09

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 Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter .

What helps autistic children flourish at school? 30.05.2025 7:55

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 Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter .

How can teachers support children with ADHD? 27.05.2025 7:23

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 Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter .

Gaming as a family 16.05.2025 7:57

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 Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter .

How can educators address inequality in the classroom? 10.05.2025 7:06

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 Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter .

The power of playing with your child 07.05.2025 14:26

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 Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter .

How to support highly sensitive children in class 02.05.2025 6:22

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 Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter .

What do books teach children about race and gender? 25.03.2025 5:54

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 Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter .

Aggressive children too, can be victimized in the classroom 14.03.2025 5:22

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 Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter .

How do children develop positive self-beliefs? 11.03.2025 5:32

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 Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter .

How to support girls in sports 07.03.2025 6:28

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 Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter .