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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. 15, 2025

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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

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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

Parents tried this simple trick—and their babies focused twice as long

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

Parenting, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Safety

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

Children's Health, Baby, Baby Health, Health & Wellness, News, Parenting

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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.

Celebrity News

Saoirse Ronan takes first stroll as a mom—and fans are celebrating

Updated Sep. 12, 2025

Celebrity News, Birth, News

Baby

This 5-month-old’s hair has strangers stopping in their tracks

Updated Sep. 11, 2025

Baby, News, Viral & Trending

News

Mom denied fitting room to breastfeed—her story shows a bigger problem

Updated Sep. 10, 2025

News, Breastfeeding, Parenting

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

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

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

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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Beauty & Style

I swore I’d never say it, but here we are: I’m sick of wearing leggings

Why I love getting dressed up for no reason.

Updated Dec. 04, 2022

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Fitness

5 ways to make Kegel exercises more effective

Here's why Kegels aren't a silver bullet for pelvic floor health—and pelvic floor exercises that can help.

Updated May. 03, 2023

Fitness, Postpartum

Life

A baby swaddle saved my motherhood

As long as I had it with me, I knew I could figure it out.

Updated Oct. 09, 2020

Life

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Life

‘No’ means no and other life lessons I’m teaching my daughters

I’m determined to raise my daughters to be strong, confident, and happy. I want them to grow up to be warriors.

Updated Oct. 09, 2020

Life

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Parenting

10 important phrases parents can use to empower their daughters

7. "How can you be a light in this situation?"

Updated Feb. 23, 2024

Parenting

Life

These long weekend sales are so good you’ll want to start holiday shopping now 🙌

Get your wallets ready, mama.

Updated Nov. 02, 2023

Life, Holidays

Parenting

How to raise girls who lead

Follow these steps to help your daughter shift from observer to leader.

Updated Jul. 26, 2022

Parenting, Child Learn & Play

Parenting

This validating tweet about strong-willed children is going viral for a very good reason

The future is bright, mama!

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Parenting

Parental Leave

Joe Biden plans to bring 12 weeks of paid parental leave to all

Here's how it would happen.

Updated Jan. 28, 2022

Parental Leave, Life, News, Postpartum, Pregnancy

Life

These are the best tweets from the VP debate that all mothers can relate to

Thank you, Twitter for keeping us entertained ~soblol~.

Updated May. 20, 2022

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Toddler Learn & Play

7 activities that teach preschoolers + toddlers social skills

These games teach toddlers + preschoolers about sharing, taking turns, making conversation and showing empathy.

Updated Jan. 10, 2022

Toddler Learn & Play, Parenting, Toddler

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides

Jewelry that celebrates me as a mom is my kind of bling

I want the world to know my most important role in life.

Updated Feb. 24, 2022

Beauty & Style Shopping Guides, Beauty & Style, Life, Parenting

Entertainment

Netflix just dropped its holiday movie lineup (and it’s exactly what you need)

The perfect mental break, mama.

Updated Jan. 15, 2022

Entertainment, Life

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Fitness

Yoga can help reduce anxiety when trying to conceive

Fertility yoga is a rhythmic practice that focuses on the reproductive and hormonal system.

Updated Nov. 28, 2022

Fitness, Infertility

Life

Heads up, mama: It might be time to toss the bath toys

Why one mom shared her now-viral story about bacteria in bath toys.

Updated Aug. 27, 2022

Life, News

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Parenting

I refuse to raise a polite girl

I will not teach my daughter that she needs to morph into a watered-down version of herself to make other people more comfortable.

Updated Feb. 14, 2023

Parenting, Motherly Stories

Life

Women and mothers everywhere have one message: I’m speaking

Senator Harris showed the world that women are done being interrupted.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News

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Life

The first (and only) vice presidential debate—what parents need to know

Here's what happened between Kamala Harris and Mike Pence.

Updated Oct. 08, 2020

Life, News

Season 4

Comedian Gina Brillon on healing through laughter

We spoke to comedian Gina Brillon just a few weeks before the birth of her son to talk about her Amazon Original comedy special titled, The Floor is Lava, what pregnancy has been like during COVID-19, and why it has always been so important for her to find the humor in even the toughest moments.

Updated Jun. 29, 2023

Season 4, Podcast

Life

It was ‘just’ a chemical pregnancy—but I still grieved deeply

"Something was there," the nurse said. "But it's gone now."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

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