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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

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

Health & Wellness

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

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

Parenting

Try these positive affirmations to help raise a confident child

Positive affirmations can teach kids to have confidence in themselves.

Updated Sep. 12, 2025

Parenting, Child

Health & Wellness

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

Updated Sep. 12, 2025

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

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

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

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

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

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

Postpartum Products

Science-backed solutions for hot sleepers (that don’t involve sleeping in the freezer)

Updated Sep. 16, 2025

Postpartum Products, Pregnancy Products

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

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

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

Parenting

Mom sends her boys running to stop their fights—what happens next is parenting gold

Updated Sep. 16, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Viral & Trending

The 18th birthday morning becomes a childhood time capsule—made by a big sister

Small, symbolic acts like revisiting old toys or making a playlist of family songs can help a teen feel seen and celebrated without requiring a big budget.

Updated Sep. 16, 2025

Viral & Trending, Life, News

Toddler

Shoppers stop as a toddler runs in for a hug—and an aisle turns into a smile line

A one-year-old’s spontaneous aisle hug spreads joy, sparks smiles, and reminds us how to teach kids kindness with consent.

Updated Sep. 16, 2025

Toddler, News, Viral & Trending

Health & Wellness

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.

Celebrity News

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

Our Partners

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.”

Viral & Trending

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.

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

News

What if your gut bacteria could predict preterm birth? A new study suggests it’s possible

Updated Sep. 15, 2025

News, Birth, Pregnancy

Baby sleeping in crib with a bug on her leg

News

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

Updated Sep. 15, 2025

News, Baby, Viral & Trending

Parenting

Mom sends her boys running to stop their fights—what happens next is parenting gold

t 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. 16, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

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

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

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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Pregnant? Bookmark these 13 articles now

A guide for every stage in your incredible journey.

Women's History Month - Mom and grandma reading a book to her son

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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Food

8 homemade holiday food gifts for families to make together

These kid-tested gifts are simple enough for busy parents to make and sweet enough for any child to enjoy.

Updated Nov. 09, 2022

Food, The Holidays

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The Holidays

50+ awesome experience gifts to give—instead of toys

Experience gifts can be the best gifts for kids.

Updated Sep. 16, 2024

The Holidays, Holiday Gift Guides

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Food

15 plant-based Thanksgiving dishes your kids will totally love

Every recipe here is kid-tested and easy enough for busy parents to pull off. Yum.

Updated Oct. 24, 2022

Food, Thanksgiving

Work & Motherhood

Paid maternity leave saves mothers’ lives and livelihoods. Now we’re losing our best shot at it.

The mere fact that paid leave for new mothers and fathers is still not seen as critical to our national infrastructure is a devastating blow to all women.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022

Work & Motherhood, Women's Health

Holiday Gift Guides

30+ fun & practical holiday gifts for 1-year-olds ✨

The joyful and educational toys that top our list.

Updated Sep. 19, 2024

Holiday Gift Guides, Holidays

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News

Dear Congress: Paid leave is not a perk. It’s a requirement.

Paid family leave has been cut from the Democrats' proposed "Build Back Better" spending plan.

Updated Oct. 30, 2021

News, Family Finances & Budgeting, Life

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Women's Health

What not to say when your friend has breast cancer (and what to say instead)

When a friend comes to us with bad news, we often struggle to find the right words. When a friend confides that they’ve just received a breast cancer diagnosis, we might struggle to find any words at all.

Updated Oct. 04, 2024

Women's Health, Community & Friendship