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The latest on genetics, health, neuroscience and psychology in child and youth development
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How do children develop spatial reasoning?

Amanda Ruggeri / 5 February 2026
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The geneticist looking beyond genes to help all children thrive

Annie Brookman-Byrne / 29 January 2026
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Can teen mental health problems be prevented in school?

Alex Lloyd and Laura Lucas / 27 January 2026
Articles Learning & Education Development Mental health Education systems
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Why do children approach learning in different ways?

Melis Muradoglu / 22 January 2026
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How do children learn to navigate their world?

Meeri Kim / 20 January 2026
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BOLD explores… Children’s metacognition

Alicia Forsberg / 13 January 2026
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When the bullies follow you home: How cyberbullying hurts children

Sheri McVay and Jonathan Santo / 8 January 2026
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The literacy researcher finding ways to strengthen the language skills of multilingual learners

Aisha Schnellmann / 18 December 2025
Interviews Learning & Education Development Reading and writing Diversity
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Why children need to understand money

Melissa Hogenboom / 4 December 2025
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There’s no single right way to parent 

Emma Blakey, Molly Willis, Emma Smith / 24 November 2025
Opinions Development Parenting and childcare Equity
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The school psychologist building resilience in students and teachers

Annie Brookman-Byrne / 20 November 2025
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How to deal with sensitive topics in the classroom

Aisha Schnellmann / 18 November 2025
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When helping your child hurts their progress

Meeri Kim / 11 November 2025
Articles Learning & Education Development Parenting and childcare Equity
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Explore the latest news, research and opinions about child development and learning

Why do children approach learning in different ways?

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A child is interacting with colorful gears on a mechanical wall.

BOLD explores… Children’s metacognition

Alicia Forsberg / 13 January 2026
Videos Learning & Education Development Teaching methods Individual differences
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The literacy researcher finding ways to strengthen the language skills of multilingual learners

Aisha Schnellmann / 18 December 2025
Interviews Learning & Education Development Reading and writing Diversity
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Are roboteachers ready for the classroom?

Libby Hills and Owen Henkel / 12 February 2026
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When the bullies follow you home: How cyberbullying hurts children

Sheri McVay and Jonathan Santo / 8 January 2026
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Where is AI in education heading?

Libby Hills / 15 December 2025
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Can teen mental health problems be prevented in school?

Alex Lloyd and Laura Lucas / 27 January 2026
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The economist tackling the global learning crisis

Aisha Schnellmann / 15 January 2026
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Can the science of learning improve global education? 

Annie Brookman-Byrne / 9 December 2025
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