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

ChatGPT use is banned for children under 13 and requires parental consent for users aged 13 to 17.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

California has long terminated the parental rights of convicted rapists.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

My parental unit who is at this moment violating my personal space and reading my text over my shoulder wants me to finish homework so I GTG.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio