child

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In typical human development, the striatum tends to shrink as a child matures.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

Another time she couldn’t find child care on the day of a game — a Mother’s Day game.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

So far, agency staff have caught 15 goldfish while a child caught another, and they are hoping the remaining four can be removed from the lake.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

What could I capture about my son’s last months as an only child?

From Slate • May 10, 2026

Two workers took the woman and child there that afternoon.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom