inner child
Example Sentences
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MJ, who is her tour producer, would set up all of these little things so when we come to the venue it’s like inner child work.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
Soothe your inner child with some nostalgic tunes: When Rebecca Knight became a parent, she vowed that her kids wouldn’t listen to Raffi.
From Slate ● Sep. 2, 2026
November’s release means “getting to be like a little kid again, living out that inner child but at 30 years old,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
It’s a great way to feed your inner child while satisfying the palate you’ve built, sustained and refined into adulthood.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026
I guess there’s a weird part of my inner child that just can’t seem to let go of the idea of a mother who cares.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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