BOLD insights

How to help a young child build executive function

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

Does pretend play support young children's mental health?

Toddlers' imaginative play is linked to fewer emotional and behavioural difficulties later on, say Fotini Vasilopoulos and Lucinda Grummitt. Stay up to date with th

What effect might a mass exodus of teachers have on students?

From the BOLD archive: Secure relationships with teachers have a positive impact on students’ learning and overall wellbeing, say Natasha Duell and Hannah Netschytailo. 

How to get children reading again

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

How to support children after neglect

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 developm

How to help a sensitive child flourish

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 boldscie

Are too many children being diagnosed with ADHD?

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 researc

What happens when children learn in a second language?

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 o

Recognizing students who are less vocal

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 science of childhood, distilled into 10 principles

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

How do children deal with adversity?

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 developm

How to help young people trust others

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 lat

What teens say they want to know about social media

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

The hidden benefits of board games

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 a

How children develop a sense of fairness

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 ch

Why is the learning styles myth so popular?

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 the latest research on ch

Should teenagers sleep in on the weekends?

The right amount of catch-up sleep could benefit adolescents’ mental health, says Amanda Ruggeri. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with the latest research on c

How do children learn to read?

Reading develops at different paces for different children, say Iliana Karipidis, Simon Rammerstorfer, and Silvia Brem. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with th

How do children approach forgiveness?

Children’s views of forgiveness depend on how adults respond to wrongdoing, says Meeri Kim. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with the latest research on child l

How do children remember experiences?

Children’s memory growth is shaped by foundational cognitive abilities and the environment, say Zoe Ngo and Pedro Espinosa-Villafranca. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up