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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
Our Partners, Child Shopping Guide, Shop, Toddler Shopping Guides
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News

A mom just set a Guinness World Record by running barefoot across Lego—and every parent knows how she trained for it

A mom just sprinted barefoot across 100 meters of Lego to set a Guinness World Record—and parents everywhere know exactly how she built that skill

Updated Sep. 05, 2025
News, Viral & Trending
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Entertainment

Sesame Street is coming to YouTube—and parents say it’s the comfort watch kids need now

For millennial parents, Sesame Street’s YouTube debut feels personal

Updated Sep. 05, 2025
Entertainment, News, Viral & Trending, What To Watch
Dr. Becky shares menu hack for school year
Viral & Trending

Dr. Becky has a helpful breakfast hack that will save your sanity on busy mornings

"Try it. It's magic"

Updated Sep. 05, 2025
Viral & Trending, News

Health & Wellness

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Health & Wellness

Parents tried this simple trick—and their babies focused twice as long

Updated Sep. 12, 2025
Health & Wellness, Children's Health
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Parenting

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
Parenting, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Safety
Doctor saves kid from choking
Health & Wellness

A pediatrician’s quick action saved his daughter from choking—here’s the skill he says all parents need

Here’s how one dad saved his daughter—and the skills that can save yours, too.

Updated Sep. 08, 2025
Health & Wellness, Baby, Baby Health, Children's Health, Parenting
Vaccines
Children's Health

Florida considers ending school vaccine mandates—AAP shares concerns for kids

What does this change mean for kids in the classroom, and how can families stay protected if the policy moves forward?

Updated Sep. 08, 2025
Children's Health, Baby, Baby Health, Health & Wellness, News, Parenting
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Health & Wellness

Ticks can hide in lashes: simple steps for after-outdoor checks and when to seek care

Even hidden places like eyelashes require a tick check after outdoor play

Updated Aug. 29, 2025
Health & Wellness, Children's Health
Mom holding infant's hands
Baby Health

Mississippi declares emergency as infant deaths rise—the crisis every parent should know about

Since 2014, more than 3,500 Mississippi infants have died before their first birthday.

Updated Aug. 26, 2025
Baby Health, Baby, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, News

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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News

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
News, Birth, Pregnancy
Debby Ryan pregnancy
Celebrity News

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
Celebrity News, Baby, News, Pregnancy
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Baby Names

The influencer baby names making it from our FYP to actual birth certificates

Could Addison be the new Ashley?

Updated Sep. 02, 2025
Baby Names
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Pregnancy

Pregnant moms are losing safe places to give birth—and rural families are paying the price

Because in parts of rural America, it’s not just hard to find a place to give birth. It’s becoming nearly impossible.

Updated Aug. 08, 2025
Pregnancy

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Woman explaining why you should not be scared of your parents moods
News

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

Updated Sep. 15, 2025
News, Parenting, Viral & Trending
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News

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
News, Birth, Pregnancy
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News

When mom instincts meet motherhood fears: The moment a spider tested one mother’s courage

A parenting video that had everyone holding their breath

Updated Sep. 15, 2025
News, Baby, Viral & Trending

Got questions about the Covid vaccine for kids? Here’s a helpful FAQ for parents

Experts answer your biggest questions about Covid vaccines for kids 5 to 11.

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

8 working moms share how they find work-life balance

“I set the boundary to focus separately on family and work. My inbox is never empty, but I make sure my computer and iPad are away so I’m not tempted to look at them.”

Mom goes viral on TikTok for data presentation showing reality of maternity leave

In a viral TikTok, this mom uses data visualization to show just how hard maternity leave is.
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Celebrity News

Saoirse Ronan takes first stroll as a mom—and fans are celebrating

Updated Sep. 12, 2025
Celebrity News, Birth, News
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Baby

This 5-month-old’s hair has strangers stopping in their tracks

Updated Sep. 11, 2025
Baby, News, Viral & Trending
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News

Mom denied fitting room to breastfeed—her story shows a bigger problem

Updated Sep. 10, 2025
News, Breastfeeding, Parenting

Parenting

Woman explaining why you should not be scared of your parents moods
News

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
News, Parenting, Viral & Trending
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Parenting

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
Parenting, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Safety
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News

Mom denied fitting room to breastfeed—her story shows a bigger problem

“At one point, I also questioned myself—am I doing the right thing by asking them? Am I even allowed to feed in public?”

Updated Sep. 10, 2025
News, Breastfeeding, Parenting
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Parenting

New Mexico becomes first state with free universal child care—what families can expect on Nov. 1

The announcement is sparking pride and relief across New Mexico.

Updated Sep. 11, 2025
Parenting, Family Finances & Budgeting
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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

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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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News

The RSV vaccine shortage is majorly affecting parents and babies across the U.S.

Parents are still struggling to get RSV shots for their babies.

Updated Jan. 18, 2024
News, Health & Wellness
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Celebrity News

Jason Kelce on feeling guilty when his kids tell him to put his phone away: ‘That cuts into your soul’

“Do you know how much that cuts into your soul and lets you know how sh—- of a dad you're being?" he asked.

Updated Jan. 18, 2024
Celebrity News
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Celebrity News

Mariska Hargitay’s son doesn’t understand why we’re all so obsessed with his mom

"Why does everyone say 'I love you?'"

Updated Jan. 18, 2024
Celebrity News
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Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

This is the secret to Suki Waterhouse’s red carpet glow (and no, it’s not just pregnancy)

With a 150,000 person waitlist, Waterhouse isn't the only one loving this viral SPF serum.

Updated Feb. 08, 2024
Beauty & Style Shopping Guides, Beauty & Style
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News

New research shows more than 6% of teens have used diet pills in the last 30 days

Researchers blame the multibillion dollar weight loss industry for preying on teen girls.

Updated Jan. 18, 2024
News, Health & Wellness, Teen
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Celebrity News

Jenna Dewan is pregnant with her third child at 43: ‘I really love being a mom’

The actress is already mom to daughter Everly, whom she shares with Channing Tatum, and son Callum, whom she shares with fiance Steve Kazee.

Updated Jan. 18, 2024
Celebrity News
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Viral & Trending

Mom wants to know if she’s wrong for banning her SIL from parties over refusing to use her twin daughters’ names

"She said my girls would be known as the twins whether I like it or not”

Updated Jan. 17, 2024
Viral & Trending
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Viral & Trending

Parents and librarians face off online over whether playgrounds belong in libraries

"I am once again begging the city to open indoor playgrounds at public libraries"

Updated Jan. 17, 2024
Viral & Trending
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Motherly Stories

The unspoken journey: A father’s perspective on breastfeeding

Much like other fathers, I felt somewhat helpless at first.

Updated Jan. 17, 2024
Motherly Stories, Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas
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Celebrity News

Melanie Lynskey had to miss the Emmys to stay home with her sick kiddo

“I did have a bit of a cry.”

Updated Jan. 17, 2024
Celebrity News
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Viral & Trending

This husband left a sink full of dirty dishes along with a note to his wife

Some commenters noted that “the bar is on the floor” for men.

Updated Jan. 17, 2024
Viral & Trending
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Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

The amazing collab you didn’t know you needed: Burt’s Bees x Hidden Valley Ranch®

"Serious ranch flavor meets serious lip hydration."

Updated Jan. 17, 2024
Beauty & Style Shopping Guides
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Viral & Trending

Maria Menounos’ best advice for life with a newborn: ‘Ask for help’

Her cancer diagnosis meant she didn’t have time for a lot of baby prep or celebrations.

Updated Jan. 17, 2024
Viral & Trending
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Viral & Trending

Husband’s hilarious snow message about wife’s baking marathon goes viral

Five types of bread in 24 hours doesn’t sound so bad to us.

Updated Jan. 17, 2024
Viral & Trending
retrospec helmet recall
Safety

72,000 Retrospec kids’ bike helmets recalled for head injury risk

These helmets could fail to protect your child’s head in the event of a crash.

Updated Jan. 17, 2024
Safety, Children's Health
Teen siblings on couch
News

More mental health issues found in teens with several siblings, research shows

9,100 eighth graders in the U.S. and 9,400 in China were involved in the study.

Updated Jan. 16, 2024
News, Mental Health
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Getting Pregnant

When it comes to selecting your sperm donor, swiping right just won’t cut it

The search for my ‘perfect’ donor was an overwhelming experience, to say the least.

Updated Jan. 17, 2024
Getting Pregnant, Pregnancy
Mom rants about half-days on TikTok
Viral & Trending

This mom goes off about half-days at school, and many parents are here for it

Half-days at school are such a tease.

Updated Jan. 16, 2024
Viral & Trending
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Parenting

How to build connection with your child: Mom/Dad vs. Parent Roles

Parents are the closest person to their child.

Updated Jan. 16, 2024
Parenting, Teen
Ice-T gets star on Hollywood walk of fame with Coco and Chanel.
Celebrity News

Ice-T and Coco’s daughter kills it at beer pong—and the internet has thoughts

"Nothing to be proud of as a parent," said one commenter who should mind their own business.

Updated Jan. 16, 2024
Celebrity News
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