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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. 22, 2025
Our Partners, Child Shopping Guide, Shop, Toddler Shopping Guides
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Child

5 ways to protect your son from online radicalization, according to a therapist

A therapist's essential roadmap for parents navigating the minefield of toxic masculinity online

Updated Sep. 19, 2025
Child, Parenting
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Viral & Trending

Mom gets a texting lesson from her Gen Z son—and wins the internet’s vote

Gen Z creator Jason Saperstone humorously teaches his parents the “right” way to text—focusing on when to use the emphasis or exclamation point tapback

Updated Sep. 19, 2025
Viral & Trending, News
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Child Learn & Play

7 ways to raise curious kids who question everything (in the best way)

In a world where facts seem increasingly negotiable and science is treated like just another opinion at the dinner table, raising critical-thinking, curious kids has never been more important.

Updated Sep. 17, 2025
Child Learn & Play

Health & Wellness

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Pregnancy

White House links Tylenol in pregnancy to autism—what moms really need to know

Updated Sep. 24, 2025
Pregnancy, Health & Wellness, News, Women's Health
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Health & Wellness

Chrissy Teigen on motherhood, postpartum healing, and advocating for kids with Type 1 diabetes

Chrissy Teigen opens up about surprises in motherhood, embracing imperfection, and her son’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis.

Updated Sep. 17, 2025
Health & Wellness, Children's Health, Podcast, The Motherly Podcast
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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
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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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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

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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Pregnancy

White House links Tylenol in pregnancy to autism—what moms really need to know

Can you take Tylenol when pregnant? What does the science actually say? And what should I do if I’m in pain or running a fever?

Updated Sep. 24, 2025
Pregnancy, Health & Wellness, News, Women's Health
Kicks
Pregnancy

What your baby’s kicks are already teaching you before birth

That first flutter—a gentle tap like butterfly wings—may be your baby’s earliest way of bonding with you.

Updated Sep. 22, 2025
Pregnancy, News
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Pregnancy

Study confirms what moms with severe pregnancy sickness have long known: The toll is more than physical

The data makes one thing clear: moms deserve real care and emotional support, not dismissal.

Updated Sep. 22, 2025
Pregnancy, News
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Celebrity News

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
Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

News

Tylenol when pregnant
Pregnancy

White House links Tylenol in pregnancy to autism—what moms really need to know

Updated Sep. 24, 2025
Pregnancy, Health & Wellness, News, Women's Health
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Parenting

Before handing her tween a phone, this mom came up with a genius idea

This mom’s “Social Media Prep School” is teaching her tween how to handle online comments before they even get a phone.

Updated Sep. 23, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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Viral & Trending

Mom draws a line with her MIL after birth—and her skit has new parents cheering

Abbie Hightower’s viral reel shows why new parents often set postpartum boundaries, choosing their own mother over a visiting MIL during the early, vulnerable days

Updated Sep. 23, 2025
Viral & Trending, News, Postpartum

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.
Kicks
Pregnancy

What your baby’s kicks are already teaching you before birth

Updated Sep. 22, 2025
Pregnancy, News
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Viral & Trending

‘Please don’t come to graduation’: The teen texts leaving parents in stitches

Updated Sep. 22, 2025
Viral & Trending, News, Teen, Teen Activities
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Pregnancy

Study confirms what moms with severe pregnancy sickness have long known: The toll is more than physical

Updated Sep. 22, 2025
Pregnancy, News

Parenting

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Parenting

Before handing her tween a phone, this mom came up with a genius idea

This mom’s “Social Media Prep School” is teaching her tween how to handle online comments before they even get a phone.

Updated Sep. 23, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
online radicalization
Child

5 ways to protect your son from online radicalization, according to a therapist

A therapist's essential roadmap for parents navigating the minefield of toxic masculinity online

Updated Sep. 19, 2025
Child, Parenting
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Safety

Nearly 2,000 kids’ helmets recalled for head injury risk—what parents need to know

A popular unicorn-print helmet has been recalled for failing federal safety tests, posing a serious risk of head injury. Here’s how to check if your child’s gear is affected.

Updated Sep. 19, 2025
Safety, Parenting
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Safety

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
Safety, Parenting
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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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4th of July

Here’s what experts want you to know about keeping kids safe around fireworks

"The National Fire Protection Association says that sparklers account for more than one-quarter of emergency room firework-related visits."

Updated Jun. 27, 2022
4th of July, Safety
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Health & Wellness

Burnout is real, says the World Health Organization (and mothers everywhere)

If we want to prevent maternal burnout at work and at home we have to start talking honestly about the stress we are facing.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022
Health & Wellness, Work & Motherhood
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Viral & Trending

This viral photo shows just how emotional a mama’s breastfeeding journey can be

It shows the first and last time she breastfed her daughter.

Updated Sep. 06, 2022
Viral & Trending, Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas
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Pregnancy

Pregnant mamas are the ultimate endurance athletes, research confirms

And while athletes get help for their injuries, moms don't.

Updated Dec. 01, 2022
Pregnancy, Labor & Delivery
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Women's Health

What is a midwife? Here’s how they’re different from OBs and doulas

Midwives act as advocates for pregnant people and can help you understand what's ahead.

Updated Sep. 27, 2023
Women's Health, Birth
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What To Watch

9 family-friendly movies coming out this summer

From Space Jam (the sequel) to Cruella (the prequel), these summer movies are sure to be a hit with the whole family.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022
What To Watch, Entertainment, Life
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Celebrity News

Ashley Tisdale says the pressure to breastfeed prevented her from enjoying her baby

"I would look at the pump like it held me back from really being in the moment with Juju and enjoying my first weeks of motherhood."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Celebrity News, Life, News
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Celebrity News

Proud girl dad Channing Tatum shares sweet message to his daughter

"You, my little, are everything."

Updated Feb. 09, 2022
Celebrity News, Life, News
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Birth

These triplets have a remarkable bond―they’re all pregnant at the same time!

As soon as two of the sisters found out they were pregnant, they encouraged their other sister to join them.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Birth, Birth Stories, Pregnancy
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Parenting

Dear mama, you were never meant to do it all

Mothers everywhere are suffering from caregiver burnout. It's time to stop.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022
Parenting, Motherly Stories
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C-Section

My birth story: An unplanned epidural and C-section

It wasn't what I planned. It wasn't what I was prepared for.

Updated Oct. 07, 2022
C-Section, Motherly Stories
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Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules

Time-saving formula tips our editors swear by

Less time making bottles, more time snuggling.

Updated Dec. 16, 2022
Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules, Baby Feeding Tips, Our Partners
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Adoption

This family’s viral adoption story proves ‘families don’t have to match’

Just when this couple had given up, adoption became an option.

Updated Oct. 01, 2022
Adoption, Adopt & Foster & Surrogacy, Pregnancy
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4th of July

Delicious & kid-friendly recipes for the 4th of July weekend

Bring on the fireworks and good food!

Updated Jan. 24, 2022
4th of July, Entertaining, Food, Holidays, Life
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Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas

The early weeks of breastfeeding are exhausting—but fleeting

One day you'll need more than breastmilk to comfort you. One day I'll need to carry snacks and water everywhere we go. One day you'll toss and turn at night and for whatever reason, nursing you to sleep won't work its magic as it does now.

Updated Dec. 14, 2022
Real Feeding Stories from Real Mamas, Baby, Baby Feeding Guides & Schedules, Parenting
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Postpartum

Postpartum recovery is about so much more than weight loss

What if you could take a step back and figure out how to redefine new motherhood without focusing on weight loss postpartum? What if you took dieting out of the equation? How cou you best support yourself and be kind to yourself during this vulnerable time of transition in postpartum?

Updated Feb. 10, 2022
Postpartum, Fourth Trimester, Health & Wellness, Life, Parenting, Pregnancy, Women's Health
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Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

The 13 best maternity jeans for every trimester

Designer and affordable jeans that will flatter your growing bump.

Updated Jan. 23, 2024
Beauty & Style Shopping Guides, Shop
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Parenting

13 powerful habits that help you raise well-adjusted kids

You have a beautiful window of opportunity to build the foundation your child desperately needs but also craves

Updated Sep. 30, 2022
Parenting, Child
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Community & Friendship

I have no idea how to make mom friends—but I need them

One thing became abundantly clear: my introverted lifestyle needed to be seriously made over, and my only chance at surviving these childhood years would come in the form of a cross-body-bag-wearing, sleep-deprived carrier of small humans: another mom.

Updated Oct. 01, 2022
Community & Friendship, Life, Relationships
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Life

My ‘lazy parent’ summer bucket list

I want my summer to be an excuse to lavish in the ordinary and mundane; to cruise through our days like a VW Bug on a Hawaiian highway.

Updated Jun. 06, 2025
Life
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