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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

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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

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

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

Women's Health

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

Updated Sep. 19, 2025

Women's Health, Health & Wellness, Pregnancy

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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

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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

Health & Wellness, Children's Health

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

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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

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

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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

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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

Women's Health

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

HG ravages both the body and the mind, leaving lasting emotional scars.

Updated Sep. 19, 2025

Women's Health, Health & Wellness, Pregnancy

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

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Pregnancy

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

Updated Sep. 22, 2025

Pregnancy, News

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

A viral TikTok of baffling teen texts has parents laughing, cringing, and recognizing the deeper push for independence

Updated Sep. 22, 2025

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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

Health & Wellness

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.

Celebrity News

Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

Wait until you hear her queenly name!

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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.”

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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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The parenting hack that finally gets picky toddlers to try new foods—without a fight

Updated Sep. 22, 2025

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Karlie Kloss welcomes baby girl Rae Florence—and shares the sweetest first photo

Updated Sep. 22, 2025

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Safety

3 baby loungers sold on Amazon recalled over deadly suffocation risks—what parents need to know now

Updated Sep. 19, 2025

Safety, Baby, News, Parenting

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

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

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

Safety

3 baby loungers sold on Amazon recalled over deadly suffocation risks—what parents need to know now

Three baby loungers on Amazon recalled for serious safety risks—parents should act immediately.

Updated Sep. 19, 2025

Safety, Baby, News, 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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I can make Thanksgiving anything I want it to be

Because we can choose to be beaten, or we can find our resilience.

Updated Feb. 15, 2022

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Child Learn & Play

Habbi Habbi is a great toy to help little ones explore new languages

Here's why.

Updated Feb. 16, 2022

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To all the parents waiting to adopt—don’t lose hope

With dwindling faith and lots of fear we boarded the plane to Armenia and arrived very late in a foreign land. That night we prayed on the three stars, went to sleep, and hoped that with the morning light our wish would come true.

Updated Oct. 28, 2022

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My birth story: What my unplanned C-section taught me about motherhood

When I look back now I can see the story more clearly, not just the fear and disappointment—but the joy.

Updated Oct. 05, 2022

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This post is going viral for its raw + honest glimpse into postpartum depression

"If any of this sounds familiar to you, I just wanted you to know—you aren't alone."

Updated Aug. 24, 2022

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It’s time to change up your deodorant for a safer, non-toxic version

This is the new generation of deodorants

Updated Nov. 19, 2020

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What went viral this week: A new charcuterie trend + an adorable panda cub

We deserve some good news + sweet trends right now!

Updated Nov. 19, 2020

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James Van Der Beek shows the world how to explain miscarriage to kids

"Dad, why are we not having a baby brother?" his daughter asked.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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How to get your kids to listen—without yelling

Yes, it's possible.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022

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Holiday Gift Guides

30+ bestie gifts that will make her wish she got you something better

I compiled my favorite finds to take the guesswork out of gifting.

Updated Dec. 12, 2024

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Parenting

Sometimes Daddy is her favorite parent

I love my toddler even when she doesn't like me.

Updated Feb. 15, 2022

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15 boredom-busting indoor toys + activities for children

Between weather and quarantine you'll likely be spending hours upon hours inside with your kids. Of course you're worried about health and safety—but you're probably also thinking about how in the world to entertain your little one for an extended period of time.

Updated Nov. 19, 2020

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Turn the Elf on the Shelf into your positive parenting helper

The Elf doesn't have to report "bad" behavior to Santa.

Updated Nov. 19, 2020

Holidays, Life

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Baby

This unedited photo gallery shows what breastfeeding really does to breasts

In a photoshopped world, this gallery of unedited, postpartum breasts is a powerful sight.

Updated Nov. 19, 2020

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Podcast

Bestselling author Nic Stone on motherhood as a form of storytelling

In this episode, Liz talks to Nic Stone, the bestselling young adult author of Dear Martin and the recently released Dear Justyce about creating a new narrative, not just in her fiction, but also through motherhood. She also talks about the pressures she initially put on herself for not being the stereotypical mom and explains how she managed to write her first book in the chaos of early motherhood.

Updated Jun. 29, 2023

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