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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
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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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Pregnancy

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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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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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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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Woman gives birth on United Airlines flight
Viral & Trending

Mom gives birth mid-air on 11-hour flight over the Atlantic

United Airlines said it was “thrilled to see the plane land with one extra, especially beautiful, customer onboard."

Updated Feb. 01, 2022
Viral & Trending, Life, News
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Child

CDC approves both Pfizer and Moderna’s pediatric Covid vaccines for kids under 6

Vaccines are now officially available for kids ages 6 months and up.

Updated Jun. 18, 2022
Child, Children's Health
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Baby

6 reasons February babies are special

3. They're more likely to be artists.

Updated Feb. 05, 2024
Baby, Parenting
Black History Month
Black History Month

Black History Month: The untold stories of the mothers who shaped history

Shining a light on the mothers of Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and James Baldwin.

Updated Feb. 05, 2024
Black History Month, Life
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Pregnancy

18 of the most beautiful baby names with positive meanings

Parents are opting for baby names imbued with happiness and positivity.

Updated Nov. 04, 2022
Pregnancy, Baby Names
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Celebrity News

Nick Cannon is expecting his 8th child after losing his infant son last month

The talk show host revealed the happy news while also talking about the love he has for each of his children.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022
Celebrity News, Life, News
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Celebrity News

‘Bridgerton’ star Nicola Coughlan begs fans to stop commenting on her body

"Hello! So just a thing- if you have an opinion about my body please, please don't share it with me."

Updated Jan. 31, 2022
Celebrity News, Life, News
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Baby Shopping Guide

These eco-friendly diapers make perfect gifts for mamas—and mother earth

Traditional disposable diapers take 500 years to decompose. 😲

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
Baby Shopping Guide, Parenting
Maus book art cover
Viral & Trending

This book skyrocketed to #1 on Amazon after being banned by a Tennessee school board

Sales of 'Maus' have skyrocketed in recent days after it was banned over language and depictions of nudity.

Updated Oct. 04, 2022
Viral & Trending, Life, News, What To Read
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Celebrity News

This is not a drill: Rihanna is going to be a mama!

This will be the first baby for the singer, fashion, and makeup icon.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022
Celebrity News, Life, News
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Motherhood Understood

Atanasia on having PPD with her second and not responding well to medication

I think the most important thing to know if you’re going through PPD is that it CAN get better. You will get better.

Updated Oct. 20, 2022
Motherhood Understood
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Women's Health

I’m a nutritionist: Here are my favorite prenatal vitamins to recommend

Plus when to start taking them.

Updated Aug. 29, 2024
Women's Health, Fertility Prep More, Health & Wellness Shopping Guide
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News

Breastfeeding rates dropped during the pandemic, also contributing to the formula shortage

Formula is still in short supply as demand has continued to increase during the pandemic.

Updated May. 31, 2022
News
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Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

I’m a skincare addict and I swear by this drugstore moisturizer

It fixed my eczema-addled skin and costs less than 16 bucks.

Updated Oct. 30, 2024
Beauty & Style Shopping Guides, Beauty, Beauty & Style
Viral tweet on infertility from dad's perspective
Viral & Trending

Viral tweets highlight the heartbreak of infertility for partners, too

"We can try again in a month or two. Hope springs eternal. But every time it doesn't work, it costs you something deep in yourself."

Updated Nov. 03, 2022
Viral & Trending, Fertility Prep More
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News

Milk banks are desperate for breastmilk donations as nationwide supply dwindles

The need for milk donations in North America is urgent.

Updated Jan. 28, 2022
News, Life
Valentine's date night: A couple enjoying a a romantic meal
Relationships

Creative Valentine’s date night ideas for sleep-deprived parents

You don't even have to go out to rekindle your post-baby relationship.

Updated Jan. 31, 2025
Relationships
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Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

Experiencing skin flare-ups? This pregnancy-safe skincare brand is for you

These skin serums work serious magic. ✨

Updated Nov. 04, 2022
Beauty & Style Shopping Guides, Life, Pregnancy Products
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Life

It’s science: A major factor in child development? The mother’s mindset.

Your own growth mindset can protect your kids—even babies—from stress.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022
Life, Baby, Baby Health, Child, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, It's Science, Parenting, Toddler, Toddler Health
Tiktok mom shows engorgement
Viral & Trending

Triplet mom goes viral on TikTok for showing rare type of breastmilk engorgement

Have you ever experienced "pitties?"

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
Viral & Trending, Life, News
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