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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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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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Thank you to my little ones for being patient with me

I am asking them to not be scared or worried about the virus, even though I am every single day.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022
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‘Each of these names was someone’s baby,’ says Babynames.com

The site is going viral for a powerful message they currently have on their homepage.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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This mom is going viral by showing us what WFH with kids is *really* like

She recorded 27 interruptions in just 11 minutes of working.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
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I’m sending my toddler to daycare for the first time—but I’m not ready

The idea of my son being outside the safety of our house—and isolation—is giving me so much anxiety.

Updated May. 20, 2022
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6 ways Black mothers can prioritize their mental health

As mama goes, so goes the family. Here's how to take care and find the support you need.

Updated Apr. 09, 2024
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New Zealand is COVID-free—what families can learn from their lessons

Kids were allowed back to school in New Zealand in late May.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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WHO clarifies stance on the asymptomatic spread of coronavirus

It's not as rare as a misunderstanding on Monday led people to believe.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Petition + senate proposal call for $2,000 monthly stimulus checks ASAP

Families could see as much as $10,000 a month under the Monthly Economic Crisis Support Act by Sen. Kamala Harris.

Updated Jan. 18, 2022
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Helen on postpartum depression and rage with her second baby

Nothing can prepare you for becoming a parent.

Updated Feb. 22, 2025
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My birth story: Surrogacy made me a mother

No matter how it happened, my baby deserves a warm and fuzzy birth story.

Updated Apr. 27, 2022
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From two-mom families to gender-diverse kids: 25 LGBTQ+ children’s books that celebrate the full spectrum

These picks center themes of love, belonging, and the freedom to be exactly who you are.

Updated Jun. 10, 2025
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This pregnant mother’s protest sign is so powerful

A protest sign spotted at a Washington, D.C. rally is now a battle cry for mothers everywhere.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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If you want to be an ally, you have to understand this first

I'm going to say what usually goes unsaid about racism.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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I wish there were more gay families on kids shows

Elmo describes "family" as a mommy, a daddy and a baby. But that's not what our family looks like.

Updated Jun. 01, 2022
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These are the clothes our kids will live in all summer 🙌

This sustainable clothing brand is too good.

Updated Jun. 08, 2020
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