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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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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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Viral TikTok: Images of a little girl putting her baby doll to bed
News

Toddler’s hilarious baby doll bedtime routine leaves mom speechless

Every mom has had that moment where they see their child mimicking something they’ve said or done—but sometimes, kids take it in a direction you definitely didn’t see coming.

Updated Jan. 06, 2025
News, Viral & Trending
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Mental Health

How to beat the winter blues as a mom: 4 therapist-approved tips

"It's time to turn your home into a cozy haven and create spaces in your home that you look forward to re-charging in."

Updated Jan. 06, 2025
Mental Health, Motherly Stories
Celeberity baby names: Images of Cameron Diaz, Gal Gadot, and Ayesha Curry
News

The most unique celebrity baby names

Here’s a roundup of the most remarkable celebrity baby names.

Updated Jan. 17, 2025
News, Baby Names, Celebrity News, Pregnancy
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News

This dad secretly named his baby after a Batman character, and the internet can’t stop laughing 

While baby names can spark endless debates, it seems this dad took a page straight out of Batman’s playbook—he’s always three steps ahead.

Updated Jan. 03, 2025
News
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Parenting

Why every parent needs a “safe word” to tap out—before they snap

Fatherhood coach Locke Haman explains why parenting safe words might just be a game-changer for overwhelmed parents.

Updated Jan. 03, 2025
Parenting, News, Viral & Trending
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Viral & Trending

This mom’s son befriended a coffee shop stranger—and it’s the sweetest thing you’ll see today

POV: You lost your dad 10 years ago so your son doesn’t have a grandpa…but he loves the man you see at coffee every morning.

Updated Jan. 03, 2025
Viral & Trending, Parenting
Viral TikTok: Teo side-by-side images of a dad on a subway carrying both his children
News

“Get you a man who”: Viral TikTok of dad carrying two kids on the subway has moms swooning

The video, which has racked up 111,000 views and counting, captures an everyday moment that feels downright heroic.

Updated Jan. 03, 2025
News, Viral & Trending
Reddit AITA: A family sitting down to enjoy Christmas dinner
News

Uncle declines to accept invitation to be ‘godfather’

While he was honored by the request, the situation got sticky fast: His wife wasn’t asked to be the godmother.

Updated Jan. 03, 2025
News, Viral & Trending
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News

Kylie Kelce gets real about embracing minivan life: ‘We’re going to pretend it never happened’

“I’ve told my friends before, ‘If I ever say I’m getting a minivan, you need to do a wellness check.’”

Updated Jan. 02, 2025
News, Celebrity News
Viral TikTok: Images of a woman talking about parenting adult kids
News

Mom’s viral TikTok on parenting adult kids sparks debate over her ‘controversial’ rules

Meo’s message? Parenting adult kids doesn’t have to follow a rulebook. She’s not rushing her kids out of the house.

Updated Jan. 02, 2025
News, Viral & Trending
Norovirus and pregnancy: A pregnant women who is unwell
Baby

Norovirus and pregnancy: What you need to know to protect yourself and your baby

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes gastroenteritis, more commonly known as the “stomach bug” or “stomach flu.” 

Updated Jan. 03, 2025
Baby, Baby Health, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Women's Health
Viral TikTok: A mom looking at what is inside her daughter's pink purse
News

Mom checks 7-year-old daughter’s purse—and is stunned by what she finds inside

A toy ray gun and a neon green rocket—clearly essential tools for any potential alien emergency—were tucked neatly inside.

Updated Jan. 02, 2025
News, Viral & Trending
Philadelphia: An image of four pregnant women sitting down and holding their pregnant bellies
News

Philly offers pregnant people $1,000 a month—here’s why it matters

The Philly Joy Bank program has the potential to change lives in my community.

Updated Jan. 02, 2025
News, Pregnancy
Side by side images of Joss Stone finding out she is pregnant
News

Joss Stone is shocked to find out she’s pregnant—weeks after adopting a baby boy

“Nothing and no one can take our joy now. We are so chuffed !!!!"

Updated Jan. 02, 2025
News, Celebrity News
Viral TikTok shows husband's reaction to wife's postpartum body. The images show the wife standing in front of the camera looking at her stomach.
News

New mom’s camera accidentally captures husband’s reaction to her postpartum body

“Don’t focus on that! You look beautiful.”

Updated Jan. 02, 2025
News, Viral & Trending
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Our Partners

Breastfeeding is hard―but these 3 products are changing the game

Support, convenience, and comfort every step of the way.

Updated Jan. 08, 2025
Our Partners, Baby Feeding Tips
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Postpartum

From midnight feeds to first smiles: How time transforms in the fourth trimester

The clock doesn’t tick the same way it used to. It’s no longer measured in hours or days, but in milestones and moments.

Updated Dec. 23, 2024
Postpartum
Working dad
Parenting

Working dads: The term we all need—and why it helps working moms too  

Men are stepping up at home—whether it’s being at the school play or managing the morning chaos—but workplace culture hasn’t caught up.

Updated Dec. 30, 2024
Parenting, Career & Money, Work & Motherhood
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Parenting

Exhausted, a young father calls for help on TikTok—and receives a beautiful gift

Joe Gonzales shared a vulnerable video on TikTok, opening up about the challenges of fatherhood and the loneliness of being a new dad.

Updated Dec. 30, 2024
Parenting, Baby, Viral & Trending
Marriage after kids: A couple holding hands
Relationships

The honest truth about how my marriage has changed since having kids

If you asked me how my marriage has changed since having kids, I’d say we have learned how to communicate with each other more effectively.

Updated Dec. 23, 2024
Relationships, Marriage & Partnerships
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