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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
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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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Undercover ‘grandparents’ turn a school lunch into a core memory

Parents disguise as grandparents for a core memory

Updated Sep. 18, 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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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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To my kindergartener: Today you made me feel so loved

You couldn’t have known it, but my heart nearly jumped out of my chest.

Updated Jan. 06, 2024
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We are mothering within ‘patriarchal motherhood’

And it can feel oppressive. Here’s how to shift that pressure to make motherhood more empowering for yourself and mothers everywhere.

Updated Jan. 06, 2024
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For me, postpartum was a journey to the Underworld

I was changing so quickly, so furiously—the descent was so immediate and so disorienting, that I struggled to catch my breath.

Updated Jan. 05, 2024
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 Sick of sick days? So is my boss

There is no real rest for working parents, particularly mothers.

Updated Jan. 05, 2024
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Men trying to conceive should avoid alcohol for at least 3 months, research shows

One study finds it takes longer than previously thought for the effects of alcohol to clear.

Updated Jan. 06, 2024
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Viral TikTok shows stark differences between how men and women are treated in healthcare

Medical gaslighting in women's health shouldn't be a constant problem, but sadly it is.

Updated Jan. 05, 2024
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It’s science: This 5-minute routine can help your baby fall asleep faster

New research shows a specific (but simple!) routine could help parents get a crying baby to sleep.

Updated Jul. 26, 2024
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3 mindfulness practices to manage stress

Many mindfulness practices can be incredibly effective in small, intentional doses.

Updated Jan. 09, 2024
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9 parenting Substacks worth your precious inbox space

Apologies to your ‘inbox zero’ goals.

Updated Jan. 04, 2024
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The resource we aren’t talking about: Women’s time

While we all only have 24 hours in a day, women spend 40% more time caregiving than men. 

Updated Jan. 04, 2024
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Is it the flu, RSV, a cold, allergies or Covid?

It's like the least-fun guessing game ever.

Updated Sep. 18, 2024
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Dad gets major flack over Reddit post about demands for nanny on family vacation

"A few hours off a day is not more childcare. That's abuse."

Updated Jan. 05, 2024
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Daughters share how their divorced parents got back together in real-life ‘Parent Trap’

"Everything from the past fell away and I realized that family was all that mattered."

Updated Jan. 04, 2024
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