as in kids
a young person who is between infancy and adulthood
at the Scottish festival there were traditional contests of strength and endurance, Celtic fiddlers, and groups of bairns performing Highland flings
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In May 2025, Chris shared a photo of Mel with their three kids in celebration of Mother’s Day.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026 -
That was a big benefit for Chef Johan Jensen, co-owner of Whitecrest Eatery in Stonington Borough, Connecticut, who, after initially experimenting with it from a culinary perspective, was attracted to beef tallow to cook cleaner for his kids.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Martha Stewart,
11 Jan. 2026
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The document said Good had three children, who at the time of the filing were ages 13, 10 and 3.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
9 Jan. 2026
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The funding went toward three federal programs, two of which focus on lifting families with children out of poverty.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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