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  Using two different experiments, psychologist and philosopher Alison Gopnik shows how children of different ages think about the minds of others.

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• The birth of a word

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  Aimee Stahl and Lisa Feigenson show how babies not only focus on surprises but learn more from them.

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• Exploratory play

  Watch BaYaka infants begin experimenting with machetes soon after they are able to walk. Exploratory play that prepares them for the skills they will need later on.

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• Moral judgement of others

  Watch how children of different ages respond to Kohlberg’s Heinz dilemma.

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• Gender groups

  Emily Foster-Hanson talks about her own research (2023) showing how children form stereotypes about gender and how they are related to their parent’s political views.

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• A for effort

  What motivates children more in a problem-solving task: praising their intelligence or their effort?

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• It’s a long story

  Watch how aboriginal children create stories about who they are and pass on ancient cultural traditions using the latest digital technology.

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• More than a label

  Young people talk about how the complexity of their characters defy simple categorisation.

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• Wired for life

  Adriana Galván shows how some of the most puzzling teenage behaviour may have some real benefits.

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• One question can change everything

  UNICEF has teamed up with spoken word artist @clickfortaz, in support of adolescents living with a mental health condition.

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• Building on strengths

  How can we understand and support children with attention regulating difficulty (and those without)?

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• Walkie talkie

  Learning any new skill, like walking and talking, requires children to encode, store and retrieve memories effectively. Lots of practise and sleep helps these skills become automatic and effortless.

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• Our tomorrows

  Teenagers around the world share their fears and dreams.

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