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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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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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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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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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The viral bedtime hack that gets kids back to sleep (and it’s fun too!)

Is there anything scarier than hearing the sound of tiny feet lurching down the hallway after bedtime?

Updated Dec. 27, 2024
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Viral TikTok calls out the ‘leisure gap’—why moms can’t just relax

Studies reveal that fathers tend to have significantly more uninterrupted downtime compared to mothers.

Updated Dec. 27, 2024
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Top questions parents Googled in 2024—the answers may surprise you 

From decoding quirky childhood habits to tackling tough parenting challenges, this year’s most-searched topics reflect the universal and unique moments that make raising kids so special.

Updated Dec. 27, 2024
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Doctors reveal the #1 thing they’d never let their kids do—it’s eye-opening

In a viral video with over 66 million views, medical pros shared the one thing they’d never let their kids do—and their advice ranges from the practical to the surprisingly personal.

Updated Dec. 27, 2024
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Am I really done having babies?

It’s hard to watch your baby hitting new milestones without wondering if this is your last baby and the last milestone.

Updated Dec. 19, 2024
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Is yelling at your kids always harmful? Here’s the truth

Here’s what neuroscience and real-life parenting reveal about the impact of yelling—and how to approach it with nuance.

Updated Dec. 27, 2024
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Exhausted mom’s baby cam moment goes viral for perfectly summing up new parent fatigue

“I didn’t know that level of tiredness existed.”

Updated Dec. 26, 2024
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Mississippi’s new hotline could save moms’ lives—here’s how

The CHAMP4Moms hotline connects these providers directly with a reproductive psychiatrist who can guide them and help them get screened, diagnosed, and treated. 

Updated Dec. 26, 2024
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Grandpa skips to school with granddaughter to help single mom—and wins the Internet

In the TikTok video Samantha shared on her account, @samanthabrookex, she explains how her dad steps in on the days her mental health makes leaving the house difficult.

Updated Dec. 26, 2024
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There’s no right way to mom—let’s stop the shame

I don’t care if you make all your own food or mac n cheese from the blue box. I just care that you don’t put down other moms on the internet who do.

Updated Dec. 20, 2024
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How I navigated school challenges without letting mama bear instinct take over

I never realized how complex it would be, especially because it was/is still hard to send them off each day. 😔

Updated Dec. 20, 2024
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“I was the fifth person to hold my baby”—this mom’s viral story is striking a nerve

“It just saddened me to realize I was not the first to hold my daughter like I originally planned, but instead I ended up being the fifth,” she said.

Updated Dec. 23, 2024
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10 things stealing your holiday joy (and how to ditch them)

We can’t control everything, but we can control what we choose to hold on to, and what we choose to let go of. 

Updated Jan. 09, 2025
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Santa by the numbers: 8 fun facts about his Christmas Eve journey

Here are some facts to stretch your littlest ones’ minds this holiday.

Updated Dec. 23, 2024
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My new year’s resolution? To unleash the power of being gentle in a hard world

It will look like: audacious self-acceptance, relentless self-care and radical love.

Updated Dec. 23, 2024
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Hero truck driver in Ohio saves 4-year-old found wandering on busy road in the cold

At around 6 a.m., a local truck driver spotted something alarming on Bagley Road: a toddler, all alone, wearing nothing but a diaper and clutching a blanket and bottle.

Updated Dec. 20, 2024
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‘The world will never be the same’: Doctor delivers powerful affirmations to newborn

In the viral clip, Dr. Bridgewater speaks directly to baby Giannis, born on Dec. 8, 2024, at 4:24 a.m., weighing 8 pounds.

Updated Dec. 20, 2024
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This viral TikTok is changing how parents teach kids to accept apologies

We teach our kids a lot about how to apologize to others. But do we spend enough time teaching them how to accept an apology when someone else is in the wrong?

Updated Dec. 20, 2024
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29 years later, toddler recreates mom’s childhood photo—and it’s a viral hit

In a viral TikTok post, Howey shared side-by-side images highlighting the striking similarities between her 1995 photo and her son's recent recreation.

Updated Dec. 20, 2024
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