childhood

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Research suggests the state of your teeth affects everything from maternal and childhood outcomes, to the risk of heart disease and diabetes, to the chances of finding and keeping a job.

From BBC

She long dreamed of becoming an astronaut, she has said, noting the poster of the iconic "Earthrise" image plastered to the wall of her childhood bedroom.

From Barron's

My dad’s life insurance agent turned out to be not only his agent, but also his childhood friend — and I had no idea.

From Salon

"His father always told him that, to become a professional, he would have to give up a lot of things. His childhood, in the end, took place on the pitch," said Serginho.

From BBC

The poem, first published in 1945, explores the passage of time and is based on Thomas's childhood memories on his aunt's farm.

From BBC