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  • #185
    November 6 · 8 min

    What to do when your child is physically aggressive

    How families can grow together through conflict, by David Bürgin, Malena Hirsch, and Laura Bechtiger. 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/.

  • #184
    November 3 · 3 min

    Does classroom diversity increase equality?

    It’s a myth that mixed classrooms always lead to better outcomes, says Emanuele Fedeli. 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/.

  • #183
    October 27 · 6 min

    Why a child’s relationship with their teacher is so important

    These relationships are the foundation for self-regulation, learning, and a sense of belonging for young children, says Fren Dieusaert. 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/.

  • #182
    October 2 · 5 min

    Could supporting working memory reduce the attainment gap?

    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/.

  • #181
    September 29 · 6 min

    What helps students with math anxiety?

    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/.

  • #180
    September 25 · 4 min

    How to talk to your child about sensitive topics

    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/.

  • #179
    September 22 · 6 min

    Technology can change the way children think

    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/.

  • #178
    September 8 · 7 min

    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 at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at boldscience.org/newsletter/.

  • #177
    September 4 · 6 min

    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 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/.

  • #176
    August 29 · 6 min

    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. 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/.

  • #175
    August 25 · 5 min

    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 development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at boldscience.org/newsletter/.

  • #174
    August 14 · 8 min

    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 development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at boldscience.org/newsletter/.

  • #173
    August 11 · 5 min

    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 boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at boldscience.org/newsletter/.

  • #172
    August 7 · 7 min

    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 research on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at boldscience.org/newsletter/.

  • #171
    August 4 · 5 min

    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 on child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at boldscience.org/newsletter/.

  • #170
    July 31 · 6 min

    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 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/.

  • #169
    July 28 · 8 min

    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 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 child learning and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at boldscience.org/newsletter/.

  • #168
    July 17 · 3 min

    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 development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at boldscience.org/newsletter/.

  • #167
    July 14 · 9 min

    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 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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