#childhood
#childhood

History

Growing Up in St. Croix, He Asked Her to the Senior Prom Underwater

fromIrish Independent

SF parents

The boy (7) who had 'a smile that warmed hearts and a laugh that echoed joy and spirit' is laid to rest in Sligo

Manchester United

fromwww.standard.co.uk

Family's heartbreaking tribute to tragic Manchester United fan Poppy

Poppy Atkinson, a 10-year-old aspiring footballer, tragically died after an accident, leaving a profound impact on her family and community.

fromLos Angeles Times

1 year ago

Los Angeles

SoCal's most overlooked weekend escape is a place you've probably driven past

History

Growing Up in St. Croix, He Asked Her to the Senior Prom Underwater

fromIrish Independent

SF parents

The boy (7) who had 'a smile that warmed hearts and a laugh that echoed joy and spirit' is laid to rest in Sligo

more#community

#parenting

Privacy technologies

Young people: what rules around smartphone use should be put in place for children?

The impact of smartphones and social media is significant on youth, influencing social dynamics and self-esteem.

Travel

"Five Bridges," by Colm Toibin

The article explores the complexities of family relationships and the realities of moving away, as Paul prepares to leave for Ireland.

Michelle Obama insists she 'grew up grateful' in critique of modern-day parents, kids: 'Not giving them some guidance'

Michelle Obama discusses her gratitude in childhood compared to today's youth, emphasizing the need for guidance instead of material excess in parenting.

Ellen Coyne: To say this is a war between Israel and Palestine is to use language of distortion - it's a war on defenceless children

Children's imaginative play and bedtime habits reveal shared parenting experiences across cultures.

2 days ago

More & More Parents Only Want To Host Sleepovers - But Won't Send Their Kids To One

Parental trust issues have diminished the tradition of sleepovers among children, creating a divide in parenting approaches.

fromTODAY.com

3 days ago

Parenting

Savannah Guthrie shares the reason her son doesn't want her at his school party

Privacy technologies

Young people: what rules around smartphone use should be put in place for children?

The impact of smartphones and social media is significant on youth, influencing social dynamics and self-esteem.

Travel

"Five Bridges," by Colm Toibin

The article explores the complexities of family relationships and the realities of moving away, as Paul prepares to leave for Ireland.

Michelle Obama insists she 'grew up grateful' in critique of modern-day parents, kids: 'Not giving them some guidance'

Michelle Obama discusses her gratitude in childhood compared to today's youth, emphasizing the need for guidance instead of material excess in parenting.

Ellen Coyne: To say this is a war between Israel and Palestine is to use language of distortion - it's a war on defenceless children

Children's imaginative play and bedtime habits reveal shared parenting experiences across cultures.

2 days ago

More & More Parents Only Want To Host Sleepovers - But Won't Send Their Kids To One

Parental trust issues have diminished the tradition of sleepovers among children, creating a divide in parenting approaches.

fromTODAY.com

3 days ago

Parenting

Savannah Guthrie shares the reason her son doesn't want her at his school party

more#parenting

#music

5 days ago

Film

Jeff Goldblum looks back: My brother was an interesting dude. When he died it was terrible, monumental'

NYC music

Trump Had Aptitude for Music' as a Child, He Told Kennedy Center Board

5 days ago

Film

Jeff Goldblum looks back: My brother was an interesting dude. When he died it was terrible, monumental'

NYC music

Trump Had Aptitude for Music' as a Child, He Told Kennedy Center Board

Sobbing 5-year-old Asian boy tormented by hateful middle-schoolers in heartbreaking video: 'Don't hurt me!'

A 5-year-old Chinese-American boy was subjected to racist bullying by middle-schoolers, sparking community concern and highlighting the need for addressing racism.

fromRoger Ebert

Cannes 2025: The Plague, The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo, Amrum | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Cannes 2025 features films addressing violence against women and children's struggles, highlighting universal themes of bullying and empathy.

NYC parents

'Matilda' star Mara Wilson recalls Michelle Trachtenberg crying over childhood bullying

Sobbing 5-year-old Asian boy tormented by hateful middle-schoolers in heartbreaking video: 'Don't hurt me!'

A 5-year-old Chinese-American boy was subjected to racist bullying by middle-schoolers, sparking community concern and highlighting the need for addressing racism.

fromRoger Ebert

Cannes 2025: The Plague, The Mysterious Gaze of the Flamingo, Amrum | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

Cannes 2025 features films addressing violence against women and children's struggles, highlighting universal themes of bullying and empathy.

NYC parents

'Matilda' star Mara Wilson recalls Michelle Trachtenberg crying over childhood bullying

more#bullying

#character-development

Golden State Warriors

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Draymond Green's blessing and curse: He never left Saginaw behind

Draymond Green's childhood experiences shaped his unyielding character traits of confidence, toughness, and loyalty.

Humor

What the Pope Was Like as a Kid

Golden State Warriors

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Draymond Green's blessing and curse: He never left Saginaw behind

Draymond Green's childhood experiences shaped his unyielding character traits of confidence, toughness, and loyalty.

more#character-development

Humor

What the Pope Was Like as a Kid

#literature

fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Madeleine L'Engle's Books Were Never Meant to Be "Safe" - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Literature should prepare children for the real world, not provide a false sense of safety.

Mental health

What Do You Remember?

fromThe Walrus

Writing

When I Became a Teenager, I Thought Kindness Was for Kids | The Walrus

Writing

Memory Palace

fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Madeleine L'Engle's Books Were Never Meant to Be "Safe" - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Literature should prepare children for the real world, not provide a false sense of safety.

Mental health

What Do You Remember?

fromThe Walrus

Writing

When I Became a Teenager, I Thought Kindness Was for Kids | The Walrus

Writing

Memory Palace

One From the Heart: After Losing a Child, Keep Happy Memories Alive

Cherishing happy memories of a child is essential for healing grief.

fromiRunFar

Skiing

Uncharted Waters

One From the Heart: After Losing a Child, Keep Happy Memories Alive

Cherishing happy memories of a child is essential for healing grief.

fromiRunFar

Skiing

Uncharted Waters

Chelsea Handler Opens Up About 'Nightmare' Childhood in New Jersey-and Escape To Find Fame in Los Angeles

Chelsea Handler's upbringing was filled with chaos and a fight for attention in a large family, shaping her comedic outlook.

Everyday cooking

'The objective of the book wasn't to hurt my family, it was to free myself' - Author and activist Rosita Sweetman on her candid new memoir

Music

The Power, Magic, and Gifts of Hearing and Singing Birdsongs

NYC parents

'Gilligan's Island' star Tina Louise suffered troubled childhood before Hollywood fame

LA real estate

fromSFGATE

Chelsea Handler Opens Up About 'Nightmare' Childhood in New Jersey-and Escape To Find Fame in Los Angeles

Chelsea Handler's upbringing was filled with chaos and a fight for attention in a large family, shaping her comedic outlook.

Everyday cooking

'The objective of the book wasn't to hurt my family, it was to free myself' - Author and activist Rosita Sweetman on her candid new memoir

Music

The Power, Magic, and Gifts of Hearing and Singing Birdsongs

NYC parents

'Gilligan's Island' star Tina Louise suffered troubled childhood before Hollywood fame

People Miss Old-School McDonald's After Viral Photo Of 2025 PlayPlace

Nostalgia for McDonald's birthday parties highlights changes in fast food culture and children's play experiences.

fromBuzzFeed

Older Adults Are Sharing The Experiences They Wish They'd Appreciated More, And It Hits So Hard

As we age, we often reflect on and regret the simple joys and freedoms we took for granted in childhood.

Video games

What Were Your "Grandma's House Movies"?

Sentimental memories of childhood films watched exclusively at Grandma's house resonate with Millennials.

New York Yankees

fromPinstripe Alley

A goodbye to the website that made a goal from my elementary school yearbook come true

The author reflects on childhood sports memories and a lifelong passion for baseball, sharing personal anecdotes and insights about sports fandom.

fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide

Review: A tactile, retro-coded fantasy in 'The Legend of Ochi'

The Legend of Ochi evokes a nostalgic sense of childhood adventure and discovery, appealing to audiences seeking imaginative cinematic experiences.

fromJuxtapoz

Arts

Juxtapoz Magazine - Sidewalk Chalk with Katherine Bernhardt in Los Angeles

People Miss Old-School McDonald's After Viral Photo Of 2025 PlayPlace

Nostalgia for McDonald's birthday parties highlights changes in fast food culture and children's play experiences.

fromBuzzFeed

Older Adults Are Sharing The Experiences They Wish They'd Appreciated More, And It Hits So Hard

As we age, we often reflect on and regret the simple joys and freedoms we took for granted in childhood.

Video games

What Were Your "Grandma's House Movies"?

Sentimental memories of childhood films watched exclusively at Grandma's house resonate with Millennials.

New York Yankees

fromPinstripe Alley

A goodbye to the website that made a goal from my elementary school yearbook come true

The author reflects on childhood sports memories and a lifelong passion for baseball, sharing personal anecdotes and insights about sports fandom.

fromDatebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide

Review: A tactile, retro-coded fantasy in 'The Legend of Ochi'

The Legend of Ochi evokes a nostalgic sense of childhood adventure and discovery, appealing to audiences seeking imaginative cinematic experiences.

fromJuxtapoz

Arts

Juxtapoz Magazine - Sidewalk Chalk with Katherine Bernhardt in Los Angeles

Michelle Obama Lifts the Lid on Childhood in 'Tiny' 1-Bedroom Chicago Apartment as She and Her Brother Launch New Podcast

Michelle Obama reveals her childhood experiences in a Chicago apartment in her upcoming podcast, emphasizing family and cherished memories.

'90s Babysitting: What Was Everyone Thinking?

Babysitting in the '90s involved kids with no credentials caring for even younger kids in a neighborhood full of families.

Where Dragons Live review reflections on family life in an extraordinary setting

Documentary 'Where Dragons Live' offers a heartfelt exploration of a family's complex relationship with their grand childhood home and their parents' legacy.

Berlin music

Bryn Terfel: I'd stand on a table and sing Elvis at the drop of a hat'

Mental health

'The call I always dreaded came on St Patrick's Day: Melanie's gone' - Norma-Jean O'Reilly on losing her sister to drug addiction

fromBusiness Insider

Retirement

I retired at 41 to spend time with my grandkids. I supplemented my income with part-time work.

NYC real estate

fromSFGATE

Michelle Obama Lifts the Lid on Childhood in 'Tiny' 1-Bedroom Chicago Apartment as She and Her Brother Launch New Podcast

Michelle Obama reveals her childhood experiences in a Chicago apartment in her upcoming podcast, emphasizing family and cherished memories.

'90s Babysitting: What Was Everyone Thinking?

Babysitting in the '90s involved kids with no credentials caring for even younger kids in a neighborhood full of families.

Where Dragons Live review reflections on family life in an extraordinary setting

Documentary 'Where Dragons Live' offers a heartfelt exploration of a family's complex relationship with their grand childhood home and their parents' legacy.

Berlin music

Bryn Terfel: I'd stand on a table and sing Elvis at the drop of a hat'

Mental health

'The call I always dreaded came on St Patrick's Day: Melanie's gone' - Norma-Jean O'Reilly on losing her sister to drug addiction

fromBusiness Insider

Retirement

I retired at 41 to spend time with my grandkids. I supplemented my income with part-time work.

Chicago

Adam Levin on How to Exacerbate Trauma

Alternative transportation

There are no sidewalks here - High Country News

London politics

Niall Harbison: 'Throughout my adult life, drinking remained my crutch for decades, destroying my mental health and every relationship I ever had with a woman'

Chicago

Adam Levin on How to Exacerbate Trauma

Alternative transportation

There are no sidewalks here - High Country News

London politics

Niall Harbison: 'Throughout my adult life, drinking remained my crutch for decades, destroying my mental health and every relationship I ever had with a woman'

One Of 2025's Best Games Is Only Seemingly About Soccer

Despelote intertwines soccer and memory, offering an emotional exploration of childhood and identity set against the backdrop of Ecuador's World Cup history.

fromWIRED

Video games

'Katamari Damacy' Creator's New Game Is About Teen Angst, Cute Dogs, and Eye Boogers

Video games

fromInverse

One Of 2025's Best Games Is Only Seemingly About Soccer

Despelote intertwines soccer and memory, offering an emotional exploration of childhood and identity set against the backdrop of Ecuador's World Cup history.

fromWIRED

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Video games

'Katamari Damacy' Creator's New Game Is About Teen Angst, Cute Dogs, and Eye Boogers

more#game-development

Dreamy and detailed, Laura Bonanno's practice is inspired by the 1970s, woodlands and Gilmore Girls

Illustrator Laura Bonanno merges childhood inspiration with organized creativity to create vibrant and detailed artwork.

Mental health

How I Diagnosed My Rare Neurological Condition after Decades of Hiding It

Boston real estate

Back Bay Condo Owner Daughter's Picture Of God Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Graphic design

fromItsnicethat

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Dreamy and detailed, Laura Bonanno's practice is inspired by the 1970s, woodlands and Gilmore Girls

Illustrator Laura Bonanno merges childhood inspiration with organized creativity to create vibrant and detailed artwork.

Mental health

How I Diagnosed My Rare Neurological Condition after Decades of Hiding It

fromwww.kaltblut-magazine.com

Boston real estate

Back Bay Condo Owner Daughter's Picture Of God Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

more#creativity

#urban-life

Film

L'ENFANT

The film highlights how imagination can transform harsh realities into a realm of infinite possibilities.

New York City

Why I Broke Up with New York

fromwww.kaltblut-magazine.com

Boston food

Boston Condo Broker Searching For Faith Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

Film

L'ENFANT

The film highlights how imagination can transform harsh realities into a realm of infinite possibilities.

New York City

Why I Broke Up with New York

New Yorkers accept the city's chaos as part of its charm, despite the challenges it poses, especially for those sensitive to its environment.

Boston food

Boston Condo Broker Searching For Faith Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

more#urban-life

After Meeting 46 Years Ago, Finally Tying the Knot

When they saw each other around school over the next four years, there was no communication. Ms. Welch told people she didn't like Mr. Page, but after a friend who dated him said he was an OK guy, Ms. Welch developed a curiosity.

Relationships

fromenglish.elpais.com

Trump separates families again: Two mothers are deported to Cuba and Venezuela without their babies

A family faces emotional turmoil after the mother is unexpectedly deported, leaving the father and their child to cope with her absence.

#gaza

Black Lives Matter

As children, we dreamed of our futures. Then an Israeli bullet took Malak's

Friendship and dreams are central themes in the life of two young girls in Gaza.

I was forced to burn my books to survive in Gaza

The love for books was deeply ingrained in childhood but turned into a tragic necessity for survival during wartime.

Black Lives Matter

As children, we dreamed of our futures. Then an Israeli bullet took Malak's

Friendship and dreams are central themes in the life of two young girls in Gaza.

I was forced to burn my books to survive in Gaza

The love for books was deeply ingrained in childhood but turned into a tragic necessity for survival during wartime.

more#gaza

#sustainability

Social justice

Finding beauty in a broken world - High Country News

The author's childhood in New Jersey shaped a complex relationship with the environment and his home state.

fromArchDaily

UX design

Expo 2025 Osaka Panasonic Group Pavilion / Yuko Nagayama & Associates

Social justice

Finding beauty in a broken world - High Country News

The author's childhood in New Jersey shaped a complex relationship with the environment and his home state.

fromArchDaily

fromWorld History Encyclopedia

UX design

Expo 2025 Osaka Panasonic Group Pavilion / Yuko Nagayama & Associates

Maire Treasa Ni Cheallaigh: Too many parents are falling into the dangerous trap of sharing their children online as 'content'

Children's lives are increasingly public from birth due to social media's reach and impact on privacy.

History

Childhood in the Viking Age

fromDecider

Relationships

'Dying for Sex' Episode 6 recap: Here I sit all broken-hearted

fromWorld History Encyclopedia

Maire Treasa Ni Cheallaigh: Too many parents are falling into the dangerous trap of sharing their children online as 'content'

Children's lives are increasingly public from birth due to social media's reach and impact on privacy.

History

Childhood in the Viking Age

fromDecider

Relationships

'Dying for Sex' Episode 6 recap: Here I sit all broken-hearted

Retirement

The Soft Goodbye: A Personal Perspective on Green Burial

London

Experience: I'm a professional gold hunter

Retirement

The Soft Goodbye: A Personal Perspective on Green Burial

London

Experience: I'm a professional gold hunter

more#nature

fromPage Six

Christina Ricci was sent graphic photo by 'pervert' when she was a child star

Christina Ricci revealed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that she received a graphic photo from a man after prank-calling a mattress hotline when she was 11.

NYC parents

Joe DePugh, Pitcher Who Inspired Bruce Springsteen's Glory Days,' Dead at 75

Joe DePugh, a childhood friend of Bruce Springsteen and the inspiration behind "Glory Days," passed away at 75 after battling prostate cancer in Florida.

NYC music

fromIntelligencer

The Great 21st-Century Treasure Hunt

"This concept that there could be, around the corner, a vast fortune with an unimaginable historical context was intoxicating to me," says Posey, reminiscing about his childhood adventures.

SF parents

Dame Denise Lewis: I love an apple crumble just don't talk to me while I enjoy myself'

I was a naughty athlete. Ask Daley [Thompson] and Linford [Christie]: they didn't drink, and they still don't drink. Not a drop passes their lips.

Food & drink

Build-A-Bear birthday party horrifies parents with 'sweat shop' twist

A birthday party turned chaotic when the birthday girl's mother demanded all attendees give their Build-A-Bears to her daughter.

fromAeon

philosophy

The commodified childhood - scenes from two sisters' lives in the creator economy | Aeon Videos

Build-A-Bear birthday party horrifies parents with 'sweat shop' twist

A birthday party turned chaotic when the birthday girl's mother demanded all attendees give their Build-A-Bears to her daughter.

fromAeon

philosophy

The commodified childhood - scenes from two sisters' lives in the creator economy | Aeon Videos

"Saint Hyacinth Basilica"

The struggles of self-identity and the impact of early experiences on one's faith and growth.

Everyday cooking

fromSlate Magazine

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Your Kids Still Don't Like Broccoli? I've Discovered the Secret to Making Them Go Green.

Broccoli's negative reputation may be shifting as children's tastes evolve, leading to increased acceptance of the vegetable.

UK news

Woman charged with murder of two-year-old girl found in village pond

A woman has been charged with the murder of two-year-old Annabel Mackey after her body was found in a village pond.

Photography

The boy jumped at just the right moment': Pradiptamoy Paul's best phone picture

The photograph captures the essence of childhood joy and innocence by focusing on the spontaneity of children at play.

Arts

fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk

Illustrator of beloved children's book says 'it wasn't what the writer expected'

Helen Oxenbury's illustrations uniquely capture joyful childhood moments, showcased in her upcoming exhibition highlighting six decades of her artistic evolution.

fromKotaku