parental

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Interestingly, parental gut microbiomes did not appear to influence these birth-related epigenetic changes.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

The company says on its website that it focuses on safety and released new parental controls on ChatGPT.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Central and local government officials have tried with limited success in recent years to incentivise marriage and childbirth, from launching dating apps to boosting child-rearing allowances and subsidising parental leave.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

EMDR’s growing acceptance reflects the understanding that most any kind of early life anguish, from benign neglect or financial stress to parental alcoholism, can have the same impact as a horrific combat experience.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

It was on the back of the thank-you note and what it said was, “Idiot. Not even the immortal S. Morgenstern could feel more parental than I.”

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman