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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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Might creative dance lessons improve children’s learning? 05.03.2025 5:38

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

How can analogies promote learning? 24.01.2025 4:04

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

Supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities 21.01.2025 6:35

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

Measuring brainwaves to understand what supports children's learning 17.01.2025 5:37

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

Measuring brainwaves to understand how children pay attention 14.01.2025 5:00

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

How to help children who avoid school 10.01.2025 9:07

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

Measuring brainwaves to understand how children learn 07.01.2025 5:36

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

Can we embrace generative AI in education? 03.01.2025 5:49

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

Encouraging creative play 07.12.2024 3:57

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

How to help children recognize the humanity in others 29.11.2024 14:15

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

How important are healthy relationships for children? 12.11.2024 8:46

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

What makes every child different? 09.11.2024 8:14

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

How does stress affect teenagers? 05.11.2024 8:02

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

Genes don’t define your destiny in education 01.10.2024 5:25

Some schools compensate for children’s genetic differences more than others, says Rosa Cheesman. 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 well do you understand your child's development? 27.09.2024 7:15

It’s easy to underestimate children’s abilities in some areas and overestimate them in others, say Joseph R. Coffey and Sho Tsuji. 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 a balanced diet to thrive 20.09.2024 5:12

Healthy meals at school and at home promote learning, 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 .

The delicate art of raising children’s self-esteem 13.09.2024 5:39

Reinforcing the three pillars of healthy self-esteem at home and at school, by Eddie Brummelman. 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 children use language to support their mental health? 10.09.2024 5:42

Children with language disorders may need additional support in managing their emotions, says Sarah Griffiths. 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 does physical activity benefit classroom learning? 06.09.2024 4:26

Games and sports help children regulate their behaviour and emotions, says 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 Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn . Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter .

What’s the best way to teach kids decimals? 03.09.2024 5:24

Language matters when children learn mathematics, 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 .

Can EdTech promote inclusion for conflict-affected children? 30.08.2024 5:33

EdTech could reduce stigma and challenge stereotypes in communities experiencing conflict, 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 .

Why children can benefit from using their fingers for math 13.08.2024 8:34

Counting and calculating with their fingers can help children understand basic math, say Venera Gashaj and Korbinian Moeller. 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 games affect children's development? 09.08.2024 6:23

Board games and video games, including the active-play video games known as exergames, can be fun and educational, says Venera Gashaj. 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 .

Giving children agency in an era of artificial intelligence 06.08.2024 6:09

AI can empower children to control and monitor their learning, say Sanna Järvelä, Inge Molenaar, and Susanne de Mooij. 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 forest school? 09.07.2024 5:14

To find out, we need robust evidence from a large and diverse sample of children, 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 .