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BOLD insights

What happens in children’s brains when they learn? What does the ideal learning environment for each student look like? How does AI impact children"s development?BOLD is a global platform for scientific knowledge that is changing children’s lives. We empower caregivers and educators with the information and tools they need to help every child learn and develop.

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5:42

Could supporting working memory reduce the attainment...

BOLD insights ·

2026/10/02

Working memory is just one of many factors impacting educational equality. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at boldscience.org/newsletter/.

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6:35

What helps students with math anxiety?

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2026/09/29

Calming down a student during a test may not fix their math anxiety. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at boldscience.org/newsletter/.

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4:36

How to talk to your child about sensitive topics

BOLD insights ·

2026/09/25

Difficult conversations help children understand the world, says Aisha Schnellmann. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at boldscience.org/newsletter/.

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6:36

Technology can change the way children think

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2026/09/22

Offloading tasks to technology must be balanced with opportunities for active thinking, says Alice Aizza. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at boldscience.org/newsletter/.

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7:59

How to help a young child build executive function

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2026/09/08

Using language during sorting tasks could support this developing skill, says Amanda Ruggeri. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at boldscience.org/newsletter/.

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6:15

Does pretend play support young children's mental...

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2026/09/04

Toddlers' imaginative play is linked to fewer emotional and behavioural difficulties later on, say Fotini Vasilopoulos and Lucinda Grummitt. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at boldscience.org/newsletter/.

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6:45

What effect might a mass exodus of teachers have on...

BOLD insights ·

2026/08/29

From the BOLD archive: Secure relationships with teachers have a positive impact on students’ learning and overall wellbeing, say Natasha Duell and Hannah Netschytailo. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at boldscience.org/newsletter/.

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5:02

How to get children reading again

BOLD insights ·

2026/08/25

Children are more likely to read if they feel connected to books and have choices, says Melissa Hogenboom. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at boldscience.org/newsletter/.

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8:01

How to support children after neglect

BOLD insights ·

2026/08/14

Stable relationships and responsive caregiving are essential, say David Bürgin and Rebecca Walch. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at boldscience.org/newsletter/.

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5:55

How to help a sensitive child flourish

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2026/08/11

Clear boundaries and warm emotional support are important, says Melissa Hogenboom. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at boldscience.org/newsletter/.

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7:24

Are too many children being diagnosed with ADHD?

BOLD insights ·

2026/08/07

Young people need support based on their individual needs, regardless of diagnosis, says Kathryn Bates. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at boldscience.org/newsletter/.

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5:55

What happens when children learn in a second language?

BOLD insights ·

2026/08/04

Children can struggle when the language of instruction isn’t their first language, says Ivy Nkrumah. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at boldscience.org/newsletter/.

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6:45

Recognizing students who are less vocal

BOLD insights ·

2026/07/31

What robotics education can teach us about appreciating different forms of youth knowledge, by Chunyan Yang and Anita Wei. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at boldscience.org/newsletter/.

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8:13

The science of childhood, distilled into 10 principles

BOLD insights ·

2026/07/28

Over the last decade, BOLD has asked researchers from around the world to share the evolving science of children’s learning and development. The science gives us a clear picture of what helps children flourish, and what holds them back. Across psychology, neuroscience, education, economics, and genetics, certain principles emerge again and again. Looking back, here are the 10 that stand out most. By Annie Brookman-Byrne. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with the latest research on ch...

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3:41

How do children deal with adversity?

BOLD insights ·

2026/07/17

Some respond by developing enhanced abilities, says Willem Frankenhuis. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at boldscience.org/newsletter/.

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9:13

How to help young people trust others

BOLD insights ·

2026/07/14

Consistent, warm, and responsive relationships with adults help develop trust, say David Bürgin and Emilia Kiefer. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at boldscience.org/newsletter/.

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7:42

What teens say they want to know about social media

BOLD insights ·

2026/07/03

Teenagers want education, not just warnings, says Jennifer Rubin. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at boldscience.org/newsletter/.

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7:06

The hidden benefits of board games

BOLD insights ·

2026/06/30

Analog games can help promote children’s learning and development, says Meeri Kim. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at boldscience.org/newsletter/.

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4:11

How children develop a sense of fairness

BOLD insights ·

2026/06/26

Understanding equality is a crucial part of a child's social world, says Melissa Hogenboom. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with the latest research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at boldscience.org/newsletter/.

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7:07

Why is the learning styles myth so popular?

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2026/06/16

This neuromyth could be steering teachers away from evidence-based lesson plans, 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.

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