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The Kids' Brand 2 Million Moms Are Quietly Obsessing Over

The Kids’ Brand 2 Million Moms Are Quietly Obsessing Over

Arshiner’s Teddy Bear & Friends Collection isn’t just another round of kids’ clothes—it’s soft, durable, and playful enough to keep up with real childhood chaos. With styles dropping Sept. 15 on Amazon, this might be the rare collection both parents and kids agree on.

Updated Sep. 15, 2025
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How much does daycare really cost? Moms across the U.S. share the shocking range

If you’ve ever wondered how much daycare might set you back, you’re not alone.

Updated Sep. 12, 2025
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Parents tried this simple trick—and their babies focused twice as long

Simple interactions may be more effective than others at keeping a baby’s attention

Updated Sep. 12, 2025
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Try these positive affirmations to help raise a confident child

Positive affirmations can teach kids to have confidence in themselves.

Updated Sep. 12, 2025

2025 State of Motherhood Survey

Motherhood can be so many things. And we want to hear what it’s like for you in 2025.

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Cardi B reveals she’s pregnant again—and what she said about motherhood is striking a chord

True to form, Cardi shared the news with humor, honesty, and the kind of raw energy that makes her so relatable to moms everywhere.

Updated Sep. 17, 2025
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What if your gut bacteria could predict preterm birth? A new study suggests it’s possible

A groundbreaking new study suggests that the gut microbiome—the trillions of bacteria living in your intestines—could play a powerful role in predicting preterm birth.

Updated Sep. 15, 2025
Debby Ryan pregnancy

Disney star Debby Ryan is pregnant—and fans can’t get over the tiny Vans in her announcement

Her caption read simply: “dun&dun + one.” The announcement feels both personal and playful, a peek into a new chapter for the couple.

Updated Sep. 09, 2025
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Sprout baby food pouch recalled for possible lead: How to check your lot and what to do

Parents are urged to check their Sprout baby food pouches after a lead-related recall.

Updated Sep. 17, 2025
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Justin Bieber just shared his family’s values—and it has parents reflecting on their own

Justin Bieber’s family values list is inspiring parents to reflect on the principles they want to pass on and live by with their children

Updated Sep. 17, 2025
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Mom sends her boys running to stop their fights—what happens next is parenting gold

At first, it looked like punishment: two kids forced to run a mile together. But by the end, the tension was gone, replaced with laughter.

Updated Sep. 17, 2025
Woman explaining why you should not be scared of your parents moods

The inheritance this dad gave his kids wasn’t money—it was something far greater

This TikTok is about what happens when a parent owns their feelings, processes them, and keeps them contained — giving kids the steady foundation they need to thrive.

Updated Sep. 15, 2025
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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

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6 ways to celebrate Women’s History Month with your kids

Make memories while building lasting knowledge with these fun and easy ideas.

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This mom’s ‘backward beach day’ hack is a game-changer if you have small kids

"Backwards Beach days have truly saved the beach vacation for us."

Updated Mar. 07, 2024
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Is this mom wrong for refusing to let her daughter wear her wedding dress?

"It is a beautiful tradition and mothers are often happy to do it."

Updated Mar. 07, 2024
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These sisters both gave birth to Leap Day babies: ‘I think they’re going to be close’

It’s the rarest day of the year to give birth, and now the cousins are Leap Day birthday twins.

Updated Mar. 06, 2024
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To the mama with low milk supply: You are resilient and more than enough

It was only after I had made peace with no longer breastfeeding my son, that the right tools fell into my lap and the milk began to flow. After many months of striving, I could finally exhale.

Updated Mar. 05, 2024
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Your week-by-week pregnancy photo guide: 6 steps to stunning pics

Tips to take beautiful week by week pregnancy photos.

Updated Mar. 16, 2024
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What’s a ‘tradwife’ and why are they all over social media?

Here's what you need to know about the 'trad wives' trend that's everywhere on social media right now.

Updated Mar. 05, 2024
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5 steps to starting Montessori at home—no perfect playroom required

In their new book, “The Montessori Child,” authors and experts Simone Davies and Junnifa Uzodike share that it’s not about the minimalist aesthetic—but the philosophy behind the method.

Updated Mar. 05, 2024
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How much will Opill cost? Here’s what we know

Available later this month, the pill will improve access to contraception for millions.

Updated Mar. 05, 2024
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Jerry O’Connell shares the hilarious car selfie that ‘mortified’ his teen daughter

“Fun ride. Daughter mortified. I'm growing my hair out.”

Updated Mar. 05, 2024
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Jason Kelce cries talking about his wife and kids when announcing his retirement

"She has also given me three beautiful girls and a life that increasingly brings me more fulfillment off the field than it does on," he said of his wife, Kylie Kelce.

Updated Mar. 05, 2024
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Thanks to ‘intensive parenting’, raising kids is harder than it used to be, studies show

You’re not imagining it. A 2023 Pew Research study found that 70% of people believe that being a mother today is more demanding than it was just a few decades ago.

Updated Mar. 05, 2024
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This viral TikTok video wants to know: How often do you call your mom?

"I called my mom or she called me 11 times yesterday."

Updated Mar. 04, 2024
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Should I get an epidural?

8 questions about getting an epidural during labor, answered.

Updated Apr. 01, 2024
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This mom just gave birth in 45 minutes and this common supplement may be why

How does melatonin affect labor? Researchers are finding out.

Updated Sep. 15, 2022
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5 reasons you can’t sleep during the first trimester

Sleep problems don't only arise during the final stretch of pregnancy.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
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Jenna Bush Hager is every mom exhausted from assembling her kids’ toys

“And he’s looking at you like there’s something wrong with your fine motor skills,” she said of her 4-year-old son Hal.

Updated Mar. 04, 2024
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