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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

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Dr. Becky shares menu hack for school year

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Dr. Becky has a helpful breakfast hack that will save your sanity on busy mornings

"Try it. It's magic"

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

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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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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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Child Learn & Play

This new European toy helps cut down screen time 🙌

Meet the Toniebox.

Updated Feb. 08, 2022

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Black Lives Matter

Breonna Taylor’s mother didn’t get justice

An officer was charged with three counts of wanton endangerment, but not for Taylor's death.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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Life

Are you registered to vote, mama?

You can check here (and register, too).

Updated Aug. 15, 2024

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Food

7 plant-based milks you’ve never heard of

Banana milk is a thing, and it's pretty good, too.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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The top 20 highest-rated toys from Amazon under $80 🙌

You're going to want them all.

Updated Sep. 22, 2020

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Life

Short term school closures will have longterm consequences—here’s why

It's making inequality worse for the most vulnerable kids.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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Life

You are a good mother, no matter what type of birth you had

Your birth matters tremendously. And your birth doesn't matter at all.

Updated Sep. 22, 2020

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Halloween

CDC urges families to skip trick-or-treating this Halloween

Here's what the CDC recommends.

Updated Feb. 02, 2022

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Motherhood Understood

Karina, a mental health professional, on not recognizing her own prenatal anxiety

"Working from home, homeschooling a five-year old who didn’t understand the idea of not leaving the house or seeing other siblings, and coping with the daily changes of pregnancy was beginning to make me feel anxious."

Updated Oct. 20, 2022

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I’ve had 3 babies in 3 years and these 8 products made life so much easier

Trust me, you're gonna want to buy these.

Updated May. 26, 2022

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Real Sleep Stories from Real Mamas

This is my one trick to get baby to sleep (and it always works!)

There's a reason why every mom tells you to buy a sound machine.

Updated Jan. 14, 2022

Real Sleep Stories from Real Mamas, Baby, Parenting

Children's Health

The majority of children who die from COVID-19 are BIPOC, says CDC

More than 75% of fatal cases in kids are from marginalized communities.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Life

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Career & Money

How to ask for flexible work hours in the middle of a pandemic—and why you should

This could be a game-changer for working mothers.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022

Career & Money, Life

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Life

At first, I was embarrassed to call myself a SAHM

I was so used to thinking about what I "do," and how it defined me.

Updated Sep. 21, 2020

Life

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Life

What went viral this week: Pregnant Disney Princesses + an airline nightmare

Now, more than ever, we need to hear those good news stories.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

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Life

Family-friendly ways to celebrate Sukkot—the feast of the booths

Here are some gorgeous sukkahs to get you inspired.

Updated Sep. 06, 2024

Life, Holidays

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Life

Report: President Trump plans to choose Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court

What you need to know about this mom of 7.

Updated Sep. 21, 2020

Life, News

Life

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has died at 87

Ginsburg dictated the following statement to her granddaughter: "My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new president is installed."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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