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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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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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These children are most at risk of drowning, according to new report

Here's what you need to know to keep your little one safe, mama.

Updated Jul. 15, 2022
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The 5-in-1 crib that will make the nursery your favorite room in the house

From first sleeps to epic play house to big kid bed, this one pulls out all the stops.

Updated Jan. 07, 2022
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No one cares about your child’s tantrum more than you do

Now that my kids are far beyond the toddler stage, I want to say from the other side, that tantrum isn't a reflection on you.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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100 magical, moon-inspired baby names

Luna is lovely, but have you met Miray, Esmeray and Aruna?

Updated Jul. 05, 2024
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What your partner should know about the second trimester

Get ready for what most consider the most enjoyable trimester.

Updated Nov. 21, 2022
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I started working part-time (and I love it)

I'm so glad that for right now, I'm exactly where I need and want to be: part-time at Motherly, and, as always, a full-time mother.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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What is cluster feeding—and how do I deal with it?

Although the sudden surge in your baby's hunger might be hard to keep up with, it's the sign of a new growth spurt.

Updated Dec. 16, 2022
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How does birth control affect your fertility?

If you're trying to get pregnant after taking birth control, don't worry, mama.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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Breastfeeding mama goes viral for leaking during a TV show theme song: “What is happening”

This mama's viral TikTok moment shows how bizarre the letdown reflex can be.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022
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Watch how Cardi B hid her pregnancy with this brilliant bodysuit illusion trick

What do Cardi B + those 'Magic Eye' books from the '90s have in common? Keep reading and find out.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022
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Olympian Allyson Felix + Athleta will cover childcare costs for athlete moms

A new $200,000 grant program has made a commitment to cover childcare costs for professional mom-athletes traveling to competitions.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022
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Valerie Bertinelli emotionally addresses body-shamers who told her to ‘lose weight’

The Food Network star tearfully addressed a critical comment about her weight: "Where's the compassion?"

Updated Jan. 06, 2022
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10 diverse children’s shows the whole family will enjoy

Netflix's newest show for preschoolers, "Ridley Jones," debuts this week.

Updated Jul. 12, 2021
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Here’s what President Biden’s American Families Plan means for you

The $1.8 trillion federal plan is part of Biden's Build Back Better agenda.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
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Getting sober saved my motherhood (and my life)

I'm not trying to escape anymore. I'm here.

Updated Jan. 03, 2023
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Please stop telling me how ‘easy’ my baby is

I struggle every single day to love and care for my daughter, more often than not to the point of tears. Being told I have an easy baby invalidates those feelings.

Updated Dec. 01, 2022
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Moms are ‘flashing’ their breastfed babies in a viral Tiktok trend

Let the joy these babies show remind everyone that all 50 states (and the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands) have laws that protect a mom's right to breastfeed in public, according to the National Conference of State Legislators.

Updated Sep. 28, 2022
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It’s Science: The more you hug your baby, the more her brain benefits

A survey of 125 full-term and premature newborns at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, found early, gentle displays of affection from parents and caregivers have lasting effects on how baby brains react to gentle touch.

Updated Aug. 18, 2022
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