children

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She is the mother of five children, Liam, 19, Stella, 17, Hattie, 14, Finn, 13, and Beau, 9, whom she shares with her ex-husband, Dean McDermott.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

"We already know that lots of families with disabled children are struggling financially. They're missing out on things like therapies, equipment and activities. We've got very real concerns about this."

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Astronaut Christina Koch, speaking to Canadian children live from space, said the crew was most excited to see the basin -- sometimes known as the Moon's "Grand Canyon."

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

“To find out that we’re one of the first ones to get this pilot program was a little nerve-racking at first,” said Jessica Clayton, whose two children attend Deltona High School.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

A few of the children were curious, but everyone, including the children, was subdued.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo