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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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How play streets can boost learning 05.07.2024 5:46

Organised play on car-free roads can improve preschoolers’ language and numeracy, says Melissa Hogenboom. 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 kids benefit from making art in nature? 02.07.2024 5:28

Could combining nature with art improve children’s wellbeing and help them manage climate anxiety? By 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 .

Joyful teaching and deeper learning in kindergarten 28.06.2024 7:58

How play and learning came together in a professional development program in Ghana. By Elias Blinkoff and Meg 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 .

Taking play seriously 25.06.2024 4:54

When adults and children play, everyone thrives, argue Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Roberta Michnick Golinkoff. 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 .

Harnessing the hidden strengths of children in poverty 04.06.2024 8:05

Meriah Lee DeJoseph and Monica Ellwood-Lowe ask, can focusing on the strengths gained from a childhood in poverty transform children’s opportunities for thriving? 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 .

Proponents and opponents of private education need to work together 17.05.2024 4:34

Sharing ideas and focusing on common issues will improve education overall, argues John Soleanicov. 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 cope with war trauma 03.05.2024 21:59

How can caregivers help children who are affected by war? Amanda Ruggeri looks at the evidence. 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 lessons can we learn from educational innovations developed during the pandemic? 26.04.2024 5:19

Clotilde de Maricourt shares how harnessing low-tech ideas can help solve the learning crisis. 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 inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity 23.04.2024 7:27

Friederike Blume and Dieter Baeyens share measures that can help students learn to concentrate. 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 .

Let's help teachers address students' learning needs 19.04.2024 5:24

We should pay greater attention to what teachers know, believe, and can do, argue Alejandro Ganimian and Sharnic Djaker. 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 .

ChatGPT: Educational friend or foe? 16.04.2024 5:34

Artificial intelligence should be used to enhance, not limit, students’ learning, argue Kathy Hirsh-Pasek and Elias Blinkoff. 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 help each other? 13.04.2024 4:59

Children provide more useful help to more competent peers, perpetuating inequalities, says 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 .

What motivates students to learn? 09.04.2024 5:14

Jennifer Meyer and Thorben Jansen on the factors that encourage students to tackle an academic challenge. 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 .

Digital books for children affected by war 05.04.2024 5:13

Roberta Michnick Golinkoff and Natalia Kucirkova ask: Could making stories accessible help children traumatized by conflict? 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 might parents’ speech impact children’s development? 02.04.2024 5:11

Children who hear less complex language at home may be at a disadvantage when starting school, says Emily Wood. 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 the brain changes as children learn to read 29.03.2024 4:56

Later readers may need more support, 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 impact of COVID-19 prenatal stress on child development 26.03.2024 6:15

Social support during pregnancy can lessen the impact of stress, say Kathryn Manning and Catherine Lebel. 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 happens when students experience the power of their brains? 22.03.2024 5:59

Tieme Janssen and Nienke van Atteveldt describe an intervention to promote a growth mindset and boost learning. 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 has the pandemic shaped sibling relationships? 19.03.2024 5:03

The stresses of isolation probably improved some sibling relationships, while negatively impacting others, says Ayla Pollmann. 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 .

Bedtime routines aren’t just for babies 15.03.2024 5:37

A consistent bedtime routine helps children sleep and promotes learning and development, 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 adolescents start school later? 12.03.2024 7:07

A later start time might lead to more sleep and higher achievement, 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 .

Does access to nature matter for children’s learning and wellbeing? 08.03.2024 6:13

Adults seem to benefit from being in nature, but the research on the effects of nature on children’s development is still unclear, says Ayla Pollmann. 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 .

Teen mental health is on a spectrum 06.03.2024 6:41

Support should be based not simply on a diagnosis, but on individual needs, argue Alex Lloyd and Zóra Szalay. 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 most effective way to learn the times table? 01.03.2024 5:16

Different strategies may be better at different stages of learning, says researcher Dror Dotan. 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 .

Adapting to individual needs enables children to thrive together 27.02.2024 4:02

Learning experiences and ecosystems that address differences in young people are essential, argues Ross Hall. 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 .