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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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Crib mobile sold on Amazon recalled over dangerous button battery risk

The issue? The remote’s button batteries can be accessed too easily. And for babies and toddlers, that tiny detail can mean a life-threatening risk if the batteries are swallowed.

Updated Sep. 19, 2025
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3 baby loungers sold on Amazon recalled over deadly suffocation risks—what parents need to know now

Three baby loungers on Amazon recalled for serious safety risks—parents should act immediately.

Updated Sep. 19, 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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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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Yes, a shower can be self-care—here’s how to level it up

Some seasons of life can make you feel like you have no time for self-care, so here's how you can make an everyday activity a luxury.

Updated Nov. 10, 2022
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7 sexy books that will set you on fire just like ‘Sex/Life’

Because let's face it, with kids around it's easier for us to read about sex than it is to watch it.

Updated May. 09, 2023
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Moms are having less sex. But why?

Our 2021 State of Motherhood data shows the pandemic has had a drastic effect on moms' sex lives.

Updated Aug. 24, 2022
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Amy Schumer perfectly nails how society brushes off women’s menstrual pain

Admitting you're in pain doesn't make you a "drama queen," she says in a new video about her endometriosis.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022
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5 myths about postpartum sex every new mom should know

If I have learned anything following the birth of my son, it is that patience, time and honest communication will make difficult things a little easier.

Updated Feb. 03, 2025
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Sex after baby: How to reconnect with your partner

Women reported having less sex in our 2021 State of Motherhood survey, so let's do something about it.

Updated May. 10, 2023
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Toy Insider just dropped their Holiday Gift Guide and here’s what we’re buying

It's not easy combing through 300+ toys, but someone's got to do it.

Updated Sep. 24, 2021
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Fatigue, hot flashes, insomnia—could it be perimenopause, or is it your thyroid?

35% of women between the ages of 35 and 52 are experiencing perimenopause—and 35% of them also have a thyroid condition. Learning the differences between the two is vital.

Updated Nov. 01, 2021
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It’s Science: *Not* having postpartum sex is a sign of a great relationship

The more supportive your partner is while you are pregnant, the less sex you might have postpartum.

Updated Jan. 23, 2024
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Daylight Savings 2024: How to ‘fall back’ with kids without losing sleep

Here's what you need to know to be prepared for daylight saving time.

Updated Nov. 01, 2024
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Where to give birth: Here are your labor and delivery options

Is a hospital, birthing center or home birth best for you? Here's what to think about for your upcoming delivery.

Updated Jan. 19, 2023
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Married sex is the best sex—here’s why

Chances are good that the best sex a person will have in their life will be with a long-term partner. Statistically speaking, the odds are in your favor.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022
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Boppy’s newborn lounger linked to at least 10 infant deaths—2 years after recall

The Boppy pillows continue to be sold on Facebook Marketplace and other online second-hand sites despite being recalled in September 2021.

Updated Jun. 07, 2023
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Prince Harry and Meghan make first public appearance since Lilibet’s birth

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are in New York City to visit One World Observatory.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022
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Meghan Trainor on postpartum body struggles: ‘I felt unsexy immediately’

In a new interview with PEOPLE, the pop star gets brutally honest about how hard it is to love your body after baby.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022
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75 Scorpio-inspired baby names for those born in October & November

Those born under the Scorpio sign are passionate, resourceful and brave.

Updated Oct. 04, 2024
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