Explore every episode of the podcast BOLD insights
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The hidden benefits of board games | 30 Jun 2026 | 00:07:06 | |
Analog games can help promote children’s learning and development, 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. | |||
| How children develop a sense of fairness | 26 Jun 2026 | 00:04:11 | |
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 all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org. | |||
| Why is the learning styles myth so popular? | 16 Jun 2026 | 00:07:07 | |
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. | |||
| Should teenagers sleep in on the weekends? | 12 Jun 2026 | 00:07:20 | |
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 all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org. | |||
| How do children learn to read? | 09 Jun 2026 | 00:07:04 | |
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 all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org. | |||
| How do children approach forgiveness? | 05 Jun 2026 | 00:04:53 | |
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 all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org. | |||
| What do children learn when they teach? | 02 Jun 2026 | 00:05:29 | |
Teaching others allows children to take on different social roles and follow different learning paths, says Cecilia I. Calero. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org. | |||
| How do children remember experiences? | 02 Jun 2026 | 00:07:31 | |
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 to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org. | |||
| What helps young people overcome adversity? | 19 May 2026 | 00:05:19 | |
Positive and enriching experiences benefit the adolescent brain, 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. | |||
| What’s the recommended screen limit for young children – and why? | 15 May 2026 | 00:08:22 | |
Potential screen time benefits for children must be weighed against the risks, says Amy Orben. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org. | |||
| Should schools exclude children? | 12 May 2026 | 00:04:45 | |
School exclusions contribute to inequality among young people, 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. | |||
| What supports do young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities need? | 05 May 2026 | 00:05:07 | |
Family matters most for emotional wellbeing, say Sheri McVay and Hannah Lydiatt. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org. | |||
| How important is parents’ mental health for children? | 28 Apr 2026 | 00:05:49 | |
Caring for caregivers benefits both parents and children, says Marilyn N. Ahun. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org. | |||
| Why do children need friends? | 21 Apr 2026 | 00:04:39 | |
Friends can protect youth from the effects of peer victimization, say Jonathan Santo and Josafá da Cunha. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org. | |||
| When pupils look attentive but their minds have wandered | 17 Apr 2026 | 00:07:40 | |
Mind wandering is surprisingly common, but simple strategies can help children focus, says Agnieszka Graham. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org. | |||
| Should maths classrooms change in the AI era? | 14 Apr 2026 | 00:05:40 | |
AI could help teachers take a more discussion-based approach, says Anabel Altenburg. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org. | |||
| Do children benefit from older mentors? | 10 Apr 2026 | 00:04:37 | |
Having a mentor gives children a better chance to fulfill their academic potential, 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. | |||
| Robotics education that centers young people | 07 Apr 2026 | 00:08:52 | |
What happens when robotics learning begins with youth voices? Chunyan Yang, Shauna-Kay J. Jorandby, and Julie Yang explore. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org. | |||
| Why hitting children doesn’t help | 31 Mar 2026 | 00:07:45 | |
Simple parenting tools can guide children without the need for physical punishment, says Jorge Cuartas. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org. | |||
| How do children learn through everyday experiences? | 27 Mar 2026 | 00:04:55 | |
Different experiences foster learning in different cultural contexts, explains Manuel Bohn. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org. | |||
| The promise and practical gaps in the 2026 SEND reforms | 24 Mar 2026 | 00:05:24 | |
A welcome vision for the future of SEND provision in England needs practical, evidence-based tools, says 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. | |||
| Why we need to change the narrative around adolescence | 20 Mar 2026 | 00:08:15 | |
Forget the negative stereotypes, adolescence can be a time of promise and possibility, 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. | |||
| What factors contribute to high-quality early childhood services? | 13 Mar 2026 | 00:06:03 | |
Feedback, social accountability, and local engagement play an important role, say Akito Kamei, Florencia Lopez Boo, and Jane Leer. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org. | |||
| What helps teachers navigate sensitive topics in the classroom? | 10 Mar 2026 | 00:06:14 | |
Teachers benefit from training and support when conversations get hard, says Aisha Schnellmann. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org. | |||
| How are the COVID babies doing 5 years on? | 06 Mar 2026 | 00:05:17 | |
Some children born during the pandemic need extra support, say Catherine Lebel, Gerald Giesbrecht, and Lianne Tomfohr-Madsen. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org. | |||
| Can teen mental health problems be prevented in school? | 13 Feb 2026 | 00:05:11 | |
A new approach teaches at-risk adolescents social and emotional skills and strategies, say Alex Lloyd and Laura Lucas. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org. | |||
| How do children develop spatial reasoning? | 10 Feb 2026 | 00:06:20 | |
Children, like adults, use one of two strategies to solve mental rotation problems, 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. | |||
| Why do children approach learning in different ways? | 06 Feb 2026 | 00:06:36 | |
Children’s beliefs about ability are linked with their motivation to learn, says Melis Muradoglu. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org. | |||
| Can the science of learning improve global education? | 03 Feb 2026 | 00:03:53 | |
Equitable, inclusive, and quality education requires applying the latest science to teaching policy and practice, says Annie Brookman-Byrne. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org. | |||
| Where is AI in education heading? | 30 Jan 2026 | 00:05:21 | |
Libby Hills shares three lessons learnt from two years of interviewing experts. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org. | |||
| Why children need to understand money | 27 Jan 2026 | 00:06:34 | |
Early financial literacy matters for children’s futures, 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. | |||
| When the bullies follow you home: How cyberbullying hurts children | 23 Jan 2026 | 00:07:15 | |
Cyberbullying is uniquely invasive, but teachers can help, say Sheri McVay and Jonathan Santo. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org. | |||
| How do children learn to navigate their world? | 20 Jan 2026 | 00:03:59 | |
Children as young as five may have the brain system to support map-based navigation, 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. | |||
| There’s no single right way to parent | 09 Jan 2026 | 00:09:00 | |
All families are unique, with their own priorities and values, say Emma Blakey, Molly Willis, and Emma Smith. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org. | |||
| How to deal with sensitive topics in the classroom | 06 Jan 2026 | 00:04:30 | |
Educators can nurture children’s social responsibility by encouraging thoughtful classroom conversations, says Aisha Schnellmann. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org. | |||
| When helping your child hurts their progress | 02 Jan 2026 | 00:06:26 | |
Despite good intentions, unsolicited help can be discouraging to children, 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. | |||
| How teenagers use music to deal with emotions | 09 Dec 2025 | 00:04:31 | |
Music can help adolescents cope with stress. Lorelei Aeby, Ines Daccord, and David Bürgin explore. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org. | |||
| Why corporal punishment should be banned globally | 02 Dec 2025 | 00:04:43 | |
Violence against children is sometimes seen as tough love but it can cause long-term harm, says Annie Brookman-Byrne. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org. | |||
| Learning to learn in kindergarten | 28 Nov 2025 | 00:05:34 | |
How metacognition interventions can support all children, by Ellis Stevelink and Mélanie Maximino-Pinheiro. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org. | |||
| Can conversational AI support children’s wellbeing? | 25 Nov 2025 | 00:05:25 | |
Young people and caregivers must be involved in the design of AI technology, say Natalia Kucirkova, Alexis Hiniker, Sho Tsuji, Robert Wolfe, Aayushi Dangol, and Megumi Ishikawa. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org. | |||
| Handwriting versus typing for children’s literacy | 21 Nov 2025 | 00:03:58 | |
Pencil and paper could lead to better learning in kindergarten, 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. | |||
| The power of parents in helping kids beat academic stress | 14 Nov 2025 | 00:04:38 | |
Positive coping strategies and parental role modeling can help reduce stress in adolescence. Anika Stark, Claudia Woodtli, Melina Pozzy, Noemi Lutz, and David Bürgin explore. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org. | |||
| How schools can adapt to teens’ sleep rhythms | 11 Nov 2025 | 00:05:10 | |
Working with, not against, teenagers’ body clocks can yield academic and emotional benefits. Chiara Staub, Alessia Colacino, Sarah Zurmühle, and David Bürgin explore. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org. | |||
| How movement helps children learn | 07 Nov 2025 | 00:04:48 | |
A simple dance game may improve preschoolers’ working memory, 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. | |||
| Body image struggles affect boys too | 04 Nov 2025 | 00:04:59 | |
Boys can become dissatisfied with their bodies when they compare themselves with others online, but adults can help. Jessica Felder, Tamesha Dirr, Livia von Siebenthal, Yaëlle Eschmann, and David Bürgin explore. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org. | |||
| Why children’s language and emotion regulation go hand in hand | 31 Oct 2025 | 00:04:35 | |
Language skills and self-regulation develop together in early childhood, say Pilar Alamos and Catalina Lecaros. Read the article on BOLD. Stay up to date with all the latest research on child development and learning at boldscience.org. | |||
| Why girls need more outdoor playtime | 03 Oct 2025 | 00:07:53 | |
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. | |||
| The good and bad of kids’ boredom | 30 Sep 2025 | 00:07:27 | |
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. | |||
| How do we know what works in education? | 26 Sep 2025 | 00:06:00 | |
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. | |||
| Why children need creativity | 23 Sep 2025 | 00:08:04 | |
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. | |||