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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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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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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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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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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
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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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Katharine McPhee was scared she’d relapse into disordered eating during pregnancy​​

The singer says it was her "biggest challenge" during her pregnancy.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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3 lies about my postpartum body I’ve tried hard to unlearn

Let's just stop collectively talking about mothers getting their bodies "back."

Updated Feb. 21, 2023
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Happy birthday, COVID baby

It was just a few weeks before your birth when the whole world changed.

Updated Aug. 30, 2022
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Your breast growth in pregnancy might predict your baby’s sex

Plus, here's how your baby's sex impacts your breast milk composition.

Updated Dec. 21, 2022
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Why this midwife never says ‘natural birth’

I refuse to tell someone who has just given birth that their experience was anything less than a breathtaking feat of nature.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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6 Dr. Seuss books won’t be published anymore because of racist images

"These books portray people in ways that are hurtful and wrong," said Dr. Seuss Enterprises.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
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Shay Mitchell is ‘nervous’ to have baby #2 for mental health reasons

The actress is getting candid about her desire to give her daughter a sibling—and the major fear that's affecting her decision to have another baby.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022
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Halsey slams speculation about her pregnancy

"Why is it ok to speculate and pass judgment about fertility?" asked the pregnant singer.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Cassandra on surviving a traumatic birth followed by PPD during a pandemic

How would she fare without me if I got sick? And even worse–what if she got sick?

Updated Feb. 01, 2023
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This ‘Home-Office’ playset is going viral, and honestly, we are here for it

Kids like to pretend play by imitating their parents, why not give them a toy that allows them to do exactly that?

Updated Mar. 01, 2021
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Johnson & Johnson plans to test its newly approved vaccine in infants

As the United States begins distribution of a third COVID-19 vaccine, Johnson & Johnson is planning expanded clinical trials that include infants and pregnant women.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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TikTok star La’Ron Hines quizzing kids on the Golden Globes might have been the best part of the show

"What is the Queen's Gambit about?" he asked a little girl. "Fire trucks," she answered, confidently.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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This dad holding his baby while being sworn in at the Department of Labor is everything

Let's hear it for parents including their children in major career moments.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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This mama in Texas was just reunited with her quadruplets after 8 days apart

Prepare to feel all the feels for this new mama who was separated from her four NICU babies for eight long days because of the Texas storms.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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80 Easter basket ideas for kids of all ages (that aren’t candy)

If you don't want to fill your little's Easter baskets with candy, there are plenty of cute and creative toys out there.

Updated Mar. 11, 2025
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17 reasons a parent might be bottle-feeding their baby

Let's just support each other, please.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Prince Harry opens up about protecting his family and stepping back from royal duties

"I did what any husband and what any father would do and was like, 'I need to get my family out of here.'"

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Pack your rain boots—a Peppa Pig theme park is coming to Florida

We can confirm that yes, there WILL be muddy puddles.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022
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