childhood

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Through her work she has seen that "experiences in early childhood are often the root cause of today's hardest social challenges, such as addiction, family breakdown, poor mental health, suicide and homelessness," the foundation says.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Knowing what I know now, if I went back in time to childhood, I’d figure out a way to get my parents to see a couples therapist and not rely on a child to mediate.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

It finds the star in reflective mood, singing songs about his childhood in Liverpool and the early days of the Beatles.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

To find the materials for his garment, he sourced fabric from all over L.A., but tracking down transparent vinyl or even LED lights ultimately brought him back to the stores of his childhood.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Bobby, perhaps because of the indigence of his childhood, hated the idea of people making money off his name.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady