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#183
Tuesday · 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/.
#166
July 3 · 7 min
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 boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at boldscience.org/newsletter/.
#165
June 30 · 7 min
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 and development at boldscience.org. Join the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and Bluesky. Subscribe at boldscience.org/newsletter/.
#164
June 26 · 4 min
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 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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