BOLD insights

<p>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?<br /><br /></p><p>BOLD insights explores how children and young people develop and learn. Researchers, science journalists, policymakers, and practitioners are all invited to have their say.</p><p><br /></p>

Why girls need more outdoor playtime

Encouragement from caregivers and educators could help close the gender gap in outdoor play, 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 X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram. Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

10-03
07:53

The good and bad of kids’ boredom

Adults can teach children how to manage boredom, 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 X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram. Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

09-30
07:27

How do we know what works in education?

Educators need strong evidence to choose the most effective educational interventions, say Astrid E. J. Bowen and 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 X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram. Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

09-26
06:00

Why children need creativity

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 X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram. Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

09-23
08:04

Supporting children with special educational needs helps everyone

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 X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram. Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

09-16
08:07

What affects children’s motivation to work hard?

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 X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram. Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

09-09
04:53

Why can’t we remember our early childhoods?

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 X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram. Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

09-03
05:46

How to create joyful connections with children

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 X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram. Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

08-15
09:25

Helping children learn from each other

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 X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram. Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

08-05
05:24

How parents can make their children feel more loved

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 X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram. Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

07-15
04:47

Should young people be banned from using smartphones?

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 X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram. Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

07-11
05:59

How do patterns help children learn language and social skills?

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 X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram. Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

06-27
05:07

Are we bridging the gap from brain scan to lesson plan?

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 X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram. Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

06-24
06:32

Why do children use loopholes?

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 X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram. Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

06-20
04:34

How is victimization at school linked to depression?

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 X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram. Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

06-13
05:16

Using edtech to personalize learning

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 X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram. Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

06-10
04:59

How do motor impairments affect learning?

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 X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram. Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

06-06
06:19

How metacognition can bridge the attainment gap

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 X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram. Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

06-04
05:09

What helps autistic children flourish at school?

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 X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram. Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

05-30
07:55

How can teachers support children with ADHD?

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 X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram. Subscribe to BOLD’s newsletter.

05-27
07:23

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