Podcast Episodes

How schools can adapt to teens’ sleep rhythms

Episode 123

Working with, not against, teenagers’ body clocks can yield academic and emotional benefits. Chiara Staub, Alessia Colacino, Sarah Zurmühle, and Davi…

11 months, 2 weeks ago

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How movement helps children learn

Episode 122

A simple dance game may improve preschoolers’ working memory, says Melissa Hogenboom. Read the article on BOLD.

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

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Body image struggles affect boys too

Episode 121

Boys can become dissatisfied with their bodies when they compare themselves with others online, but adults can help. Jessica Felder, Tamesha Dirr, Li…

11 months, 3 weeks ago

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Why children’s language and emotion regulation go hand in hand

Episode 120

Language skills and self-regulation develop together in early childhood, say Pilar Alamos and Catalina Lecaros. Read the article on BOLD.

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11 months, 4 weeks ago

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Why girls need more outdoor playtime

Episode 119

Encouragement from caregivers and educators could help close the gender gap in outdoor play, says Amanda Ruggeri. Read the article on BOLD.

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1 year ago

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The good and bad of kids’ boredom

Episode 118

Adults can teach children how to manage boredom, says Meeri Kim. Read the article on BOLD.

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1 year, 1 month ago

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How do we know what works in education?

Episode 117

Educators need strong evidence to choose the most effective educational interventions, say Astrid E. J. Bowen and Jo Van Herwegen. Read the article o…

1 year, 1 month ago

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Why children need creativity

Episode 116

Teaching and measuring creative thinking is a challenge but creativity is an important skill, says Eva Amsen. Read the article on BOLD.

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1 year, 1 month ago

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Supporting children with special educational needs helps everyone

Episode 115

How to embed inclusion in school from the ground up, from Helena Pozniak. Read the article on BOLD.

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1 year, 1 month ago

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What affects children’s motivation to work hard?

Episode 114

Children are less motivated when they think they have to work harder than their peers, say Bethany Lassetter and Andrei Cimpian. Read the article on …

1 year, 1 month ago

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