childhood

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RFK Jr.’s attacks on vaccines go beyond changing the childhood immunization schedule.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Somewhere along the way, “E.T.” became less a movie to me than part of the background texture of childhood itself.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Some players were born abroad but moved to the UK as a child, in which case their birthplace is listed as their UK childhood home.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

What a setback for anyone who saw a childhood ruined by Bucky Dent, or yanks the plug when the jukebox cranks up Billy Joel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

“How lovely it will be to introduce my three pupils to Swanburne, and show them my own childhood haunts,” she thought, taking the steps two at a time.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood