The BOLD podcast

Join Sean Sanders as he interviews top researchers whose work helps us understand how we can best support children and adolescents so that they can thrive and reach their full potential.

Could playing video games impact learning ability? 04/08/2021

Could playing video games impact learning ability? What happens in our brains when we play video games? Does playing action video games influence social skills and emotional intelligence? What is the relationship between play behaviour and learning? Listen in as Sean Sanders finds out the answers to these questions and more with today’s guest, Daphne Bavelier. /episode/index/show/boldpodcast/id/18650507

How does morality develop in children as they mature? 03/29/2021

How does morality develop in children as they mature? How does our morality change as we mature from babies into toddlers, and then into teenagers and young adults? Does social media play a role in moral development? Where do children learn about morality and why is this so important? Listen in as Sean Sanders finds out the answers to these questions and more with today’s guest, Paul Bloom. /episode/index/show/boldpodcast/id/18506927

The role of early interventions in improving the lives of children 03/22/2021

The role of early interventions in improving the lives of children How has the study of early interventions led to an increased understanding of the importance of parental investment in child development? Can early childhood interventions have long-lasting effects on the lives of children? Could more reliable and comparable measures of child development improve interventions? Listen in as Sean finds out the answers to these questions and more with today’s guest, Orazio Attanasio. /episode/index/show/boldpodcast/id/18417359

Understanding the adolescent brain 03/15/2021

Understanding the adolescent brain How does the brain change during adolescence? What influence do external factors, such as stress, have on the development of the brain during this critical period? What do we know about the effects of social deprivation on adolescent development and mental health? Listen in as Sean finds out the answers to these questions and more with today’s guest, Sarah-Jayne Blakemore. /episode/index/show/boldpodcast/id/18325859

How do genes and environment interact? 03/08/2021

How do genes and environment interact? Can negative events in childhood modify our DNA? What do we know about the remarkable differences in individual reactions to stress? Is it possible to determine a child’s capacity for resilience by looking at their biology? Listen in as Sean finds out the answers to these questions and more with today’s guest, Michael Meaney. /episode/index/show/boldpodcast/id/18230705

Understanding the effects of poverty on child development, with Greg Duncan 03/01/2021

Understanding the effects of poverty on child development, with Greg Duncan What unique viewpoints does an economist bring to the study of poverty and child development? Can we measure the consequences of early deprivation on child development and lifelong health? Could poverty reduction have an impact on a child’s brain development? /episode/index/show/boldpodcast/id/18136082

Dante Cicchetti on overcoming adversity 02/22/2021

Dante Cicchetti on overcoming adversity Why are some children able to thrive following adversity, while others are not? What interventions could help children build resilience? How vital is the formation of secure attachments with primary caregivers? /episode/index/show/boldpodcast/id/18021437

What makes us human? With Michael Tomasello 02/15/2021

What makes us human? With Michael Tomasello When do young children begin to cooperate and show signs of fairness? How does a shared experience influence a child’s behaviour towards an adult? Why has our tendency towards cooperation not kept up with the development of our social society? /episode/index/show/boldpodcast/id/17951468

Could studying children teach us about ageing? 02/08/2021

Could studying children teach us about ageing? What can studying children and adolescents teach us about ageing? Is there a connection between mental health in young people and physical health in later life? What changes could we encourage in our children’s lives to reduce the chance of future mental and physical illness, as well as improve their wellbeing? /episode/index/show/boldpodcast/id/17816846

Laurence Steinberg on risk-taking in adolescents 01/25/2021

Laurence Steinberg on risk-taking in adolescents How do the brains of adolescents differ from those of younger children and adults? Does risk-taking behaviour in adolescents differ between boys and girls? How can parents and educators help adolescents understand their brains, the changes they are going through and how they can make better decisions? Sean Sanders finds out the answers to these questions and more with today’s guest, Laurence Steinberg. More episodes: /episode/index/show/boldpodcast/id/17621702

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