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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
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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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Gigi Hadid opens up about her home birth and how Zayn caught their daughter

"Afterward, Z and I looked at each other and were like, we can have some time before we do that again," Hadid told Vogue.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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12 sensory toys to stimulate your 1-year-old, according to a child development expert

Sensory toys develop motor skills, cognitive growth, and teach problem-soling skills.

Updated Feb. 05, 2021
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6 mom hacks to make your life much easier

Because motherhood can be a bumpy ride.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022
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5 animated shows meant for adults you can actually watch with kids

Cartoons have grown up, but some are still wholesome enough to watch with your kids.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Will my love have been enough?

The truth is that love is all I know—all I can guarantee. And I hope every day that it will have been enough.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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30+ Aquarian-inspired baby names for your little water bearer

The best names for the Age of Aquarius.

Updated Jan. 16, 2024
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This mom spent 20 hours removing 150 ‘Bunchems’ toys from her daughter’s hair

The company behind the toy says it's "no longer producing this item."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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This rockstar mom gave birth in her car during a major snowstorm

The baby girl was born in the front seat of her parents' car during a nor'easter.

Updated Feb. 11, 2022
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Pregnant Mandy Moore is changing her birth plan after her platelets ‘dropped exponentially’

The This Is Us star is expecting a baby boy with husband Taylor Goldsmith.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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What #TeamMotherly is adding to cart: Wildflower Valentines and CBD gummies

Here's what we're buying (and loving!) this month.

Updated May. 26, 2022
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My pregnant body is not here for your feedback

Keep your comments about my pregnant body to yourself.

Updated Oct. 02, 2022
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A letter to my daughters for Black History Month

Usually we'd be celebrating Black achievement, culture and art. But these are difficult times and I'm not sure I'm in the mood to celebrate.

Updated Feb. 05, 2024
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Kristin Davis learned to manage her child’s eczema, and more importantly, to trust her mom instincts

"I really doubted my concerns because I'd hear from other moms and they'd say things like 'it's just dry skin,' 'it will go away' or 'you can just scrub it off'."

Updated Sep. 15, 2022
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Chrissy Teigen reveals: “My little Jack would have been born this week”

Women who know the pain of losing a child and watching the due date pass are rallying around Teigen.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Christina Perri shares how her family is coping after the stillbirth of their daughter

"I keep describing grief as a house. I live in this house now, I just go from room to room," she wrote.

Updated Jan. 27, 2022
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