All articles tagged with #childhood
Prince Jackson says Michael Jackson told him the Thriller video was real, a claim that terrified him and his siblings as kids. He describes growing up at Neverland as magical yet grounded, with his father keeping things on their level and trying to normalize life amid fame. The piece also notes the ongoing Michael biopic Michael, in which Jaafar Jackson stars.
BuzzFeed’s Nostalgia Nerd compiles a list from a Reddit thread about the things people believed were “rich people stuff” as kids—from fridges that dispensed ice and water and home pools to Viennetta ice cream cake and multiple TVs—highlighting how early perceptions of cost and status shaped what felt out of reach, and showing that many items felt luxurious more in imagination than in actual expense.
Compulsive tidying is usually a learned coping mechanism from chaotic childhoods, not a character flaw: anxiety triggers ritual, orderly actions, and research shows cleaning can temporarily reduce stress physiology; recognizing the history behind the habit can reduce shame and guide healthier responses.
A BuzzFeed piece revisits 17 items once considered middle‑class luxuries (from a home computer and encyclopedia sets to color TVs, VCRs, microwaves, and early internet) and explains how many of them have become everyday necessities, highlighting how technology and daily life have transformed what counts as a premium in households over the decades.
A 40+ year UK cohort study of 10,930 participants found that higher ADHD traits at age 10 are linked to more physical health conditions and a 14% higher odds of multimorbidity by age 46. Among those likely to have had ADHD in childhood, 42.1% had two or more health conditions at 46, compared with 37.5% of those without ADHD. While smoking, BMI, and psychological factors partly explain the link, an independent health risk remains, underscoring the need for early health screening and interventions addressing health behaviors and social determinants of health.
Lucy Liu revealed she had a childhood crush on her future co-star C. Thomas Howell, even having a poster of him on her wall, but was too embarrassed to tell him. Decades later, they worked together on the TV show Southland, where Liu admitted her feelings while reflecting on her past admiration.
A woman recounts her traumatic childhood spent on a sailboat with neglect and danger, highlighting her struggle for education and eventual escape through perseverance, leading to a successful academic and professional life, and her efforts to redefine her relationship with her parents.
Jamie Lee Curtis revealed that her mother, Janet Leigh, prevented her from auditioning for 'The Exorcist' as a child to protect her from potential trauma, a decision Curtis is thankful for, as she later became a horror film icon herself with her debut in 'Halloween' at age 19.
Jamie Lee Curtis is grateful her mother, Janet Leigh, prevented her from auditioning for 'The Exorcist' at age 12, protecting her childhood from early fame and trauma. Curtis later became a horror icon herself, debuting in 'Halloween' at age 19.
The article compiles 32 nostalgic responses from Redditors about various 'golden ages' they miss, including the early internet, appointment TV, 1980s mall culture, pre-smartphone social interactions, and the 1990s music and entertainment scene, highlighting a longing for simpler, more connected times that are unlikely to return.
The UNICEF Photo of the Year Awards 2025 recognized powerful images highlighting children's lives and struggles worldwide, with first prize going to Elise Blanchard for her documentation of girls in Afghanistan, and other notable entries depicting air pollution in Mongolia, childhood in Indian coal mines, and various conflicts and hardships across the globe. An exhibition of the winning and honorable mention photos will be held in Berlin until April 2026.
The article discusses how early childhood flu infections shape lifelong immunity through a phenomenon called original antigenic sin (OAS), influencing vaccine development and effectiveness, with ongoing studies like DIVINCI aiming to better understand and leverage this immune memory for improved flu vaccines.
A study found that experiencing an illusion of owning a younger version of one's face can enhance access to detailed childhood memories, highlighting the link between bodily perception and memory retrieval.
A parent expresses frustration over her son's friend who frequently visits her home, and seeks advice on setting boundaries. The advice suggests viewing the child's trust as a privilege, communicating preferred visiting times, and understanding the friend's mother is likely navigating her own circumstances, emphasizing the importance of community and kindness.
North West, Kim Kardashian's 12-year-old daughter, has recently experimented with tattoos and piercings, sparking mixed reactions online. Kim defends her daughter's choices as part of her exploring her style, while critics question the appropriateness of such looks at her age. Kim responded to concerns by calling the issue a 'non-issue,' emphasizing that North is just playing dress-up like any other kid.