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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

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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Dear parents of children with a mental illness

First and foremost, you did not cause your child’s mental illness.

Updated Nov. 23, 2022
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How bipolar disorder shaped my experience of motherhood

What my therapist told me blew me away: bipolar disorder, he told me, is something we can manage.

Updated Nov. 25, 2022
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10 adorable gifts for baby’s first holiday season

To make this special time even more magical.

Updated Jan. 20, 2023
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6 experts share how they teach their kids about money

Parents will be the single biggest influence on which money habits (good or bad) that their children pick up.

Updated Nov. 23, 2022
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14 spider coloring pages for your critter-loving kids

These creepy-crawlies are perfect for quality time with your kids

Updated Dec. 23, 2022
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10 tips for getting through holiday meals with picky eaters

When you take the pressure off of them (and yourself), amazing things can happen.

Updated Nov. 16, 2023
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Emily Blunt gets asked where her kids are when she’s working—and she knows men don’t get the same treatment

It sadly comes at no surprise that in the year of 2022, gender disparities in the workplace are still very real.

Updated Dec. 12, 2022
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“Dead to Me” is a BFF love story—but it’s unrealistic for many moms

The Netflix hit just wrapped its final season—and this fan has mixed feelings.

Updated Dec. 12, 2022
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9 modern menorahs that you’ll want to leave out all year long

They're the centerpiece of the holiday–you should have one you love!

Updated Oct. 30, 2023
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Coco Austin gets emotional discussing the endless mom-shaming she receives on the internet

"And you don’t hear what good you do. You just hear the bad."

Updated Dec. 09, 2022
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What to do when your toddler goes on a food strike

“The key here is to offer several opportunities to eat nutritious foods throughout the day."

Updated Jul. 11, 2025
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Some jerk sent Ms. Rachel hate mail and moms on TikTok are NOT having it

Could you even *imagine* sending MS. RACHEL hate mail??!!

Updated Dec. 08, 2022
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How to choose a guardian for your child: 7 questions to ask

We asked lawyers to share their best tips on choosing a legal guardian.

Updated Dec. 08, 2022
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Drew Barrymore opens up about the ‘awful cycle’ she was in before giving up alcohol

She said getting sober was "one of the most liberating things in my journey of life."

Updated Dec. 07, 2022
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12 totally baller basketball coloring pages

These coloring pages will make your kids want to hit the court and shoot some hoops!

Updated Dec. 23, 2022
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Gentle parenting sets impossible standards—these gentle-ish philosophies work for me

Parents, especially mothers, put so much pressure on themselves to be perfect for their children—but that’s an impossible standard.

Updated Dec. 07, 2022
New mom with baby negotiating flexibility after maternity leave

This is exactly how to negotiate flexibility after maternity leave

The best way to think about this conundrum is to view it as a business negotiation.

Updated Nov. 18, 2022
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