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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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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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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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Why some babies are vulnerable to SIDS: A potential biomarker may hold the clue

The findings pave the way for new screening tools to prevent SIDS deaths in the future.

Updated Oct. 09, 2024
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12 thoughtful (and free!) Father’s Day cards you can print at home

Show dad how much you love and appreciate him this Father’s Day.

Updated May. 01, 2024
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New Georgia law prevents schools from withholding recess as punishment

Starting next year, elementary students will also be required to have recess every day.

Updated May. 16, 2022
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Nicole Phelps on raising resilient kids—’It’s giving yourself grace’

Along with husband, Michael Phelps, and their foundation, they are helping parents everywhere with their new video series

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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This time-lapse video proves maternity leave is not a ‘vacation’—it’s essential

Advocating for mamas and families everywhere—because maternity leave is so much more than "a break."

Updated Aug. 28, 2023
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The White House announces new steps to address the U.S. formula shortage crisis

The President has announced additional measures to resolve the infant formula shortage.

Updated May. 19, 2022
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Formula-feeding moms don’t need breastmilk advice right now

Suggesting that moms should “just breastfeed” ignores their own mental, physical and emotional needs.

Updated May. 12, 2022
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Kelly Osbourne is pregnant with her first child!

"I am over the moon to announce that I am going to be a Mumma."

Updated May. 12, 2022
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The formula shortage is just the latest crisis society has heaped on mothers 

The news that a widespread baby formula outage is threatening the health of millions of American babies should be a shock. 

Updated May. 12, 2022
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The great baby bust of 2022: why moms are deciding not to have more kids

From medical to financial concerns—the largest percentage of millennial and Gen Z moms ever are saying they don't plan to have more children.

Updated May. 17, 2022
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8 popsicle molds you’ll use over and over all summer long

When you control the ingredients, popsicles can go from an occasional treat to part of the daily routine.

Updated Jun. 23, 2023
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15 TV shows about kindness for kids

Entertainment with a side of educational learning.

Updated Oct. 08, 2023
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Amanda Seyfried says she enjoyed childbirth so much, she almost became a doula

“I was like, 'This is the most amazing thing I’ve ever been a part of. I have to be there for women; childbirth is amazing.'"

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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I complain a lot about youth sports but I’m going to miss them

Even as I sit in my folding chair watching my kids sport du jour, I can feel myself missing these days. 

Updated May. 12, 2022
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Nonspeaking student with autism delivers brilliant commencement speech

Rollins College valedictorian Elizabeth Bonker urges her fellow graduates to use their voices, serve others, and see the value in everyone they meet.

Updated May. 12, 2022
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14 activity books for kids of all ages

From mazes to making your own slime, these activity books will help keep kids brains, and hands, busy any day of the week.

Updated May. 12, 2022
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To the dads without fathers on Father’s Day

If you are fathering without your father, never forget that your children are blessed to have you. They are your reason. And you have a monumental role in shaping them into kind and respectable humans.

Updated May. 01, 2024
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‘Emily’s Wonder Lab’ star calls out TSA for ‘horrible’ experience as a breastfeeding mom

"I cried in the airport. I was embarrassed about having to explain breastfeeding to 3 grown men."

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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Domestic violence affects 1 in 4 women. Here’s how to spot the signs

If it isn’t you personally, then it’s likely someone you know. Knowing what to look for can help someone leave a dangerous situation.

Updated Sep. 29, 2022
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