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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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This viral video of toddlers hugging takes on new meaning in the wake of George Floyd

Cisnernos says he didn't understand how much this little video would come to mean when he posted it last year, but as the tiny BFFs keep going viral, he's understanding the impact the image is having on the world.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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This cop’s daughter wrote a viral post we all need to read

"Black Lives Matter. This is not a race war—this is a right vs wrong war."

Updated May. 20, 2022
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Let me stay home a little longer, he won’t be this little forever

I love knowing the majority of my time is with him. That when he asks me, "Mommy sit down with me," I can do it and not care about the pile of dishes

Updated Jan. 28, 2022
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My birth story: Life and loss in one pregnancy

Our maternal-fetal medicine doctor came in suddenly—and I knew that something was wrong.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022
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10 inspiring Black moms to follow on IG right now

They perfectly capture Black motherhood.

Updated Jun. 05, 2020
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It’s science: Children aren’t color-blind

Kids know the difference between colors applied to objects and the social meaning of colors when applied to race.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Roxie Washington, mother of George Floyd’s daughter, tearfully speaks out

"He will never see her grown up," says Washington.

Updated Jun. 05, 2020
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Teen’s viral video shows there are unwritten rules for Black children in America

He reads his rules into the camera: "Don't put your hands in your pockets. Don't put your hoodie on. Don't be outside without a shirt on. Check in with your people, even if you're down the street."

Updated Feb. 02, 2022
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Clear masks allow young children to keep learning from adults’ faces

Transparent face masks are something for parents to consider.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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This pre-packed hospital bag has everything I wish I packed for my birth 🙌

The Fully Prepared bag from Belly and Bag includes basically everything but the baby.

Updated Jan. 12, 2022
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These snuggly toys help little kids handle big feelings

Designed by a therapist and educator, each creature is part of a collection that focuses on helping little ones deal with difficult emotions.

Updated Feb. 07, 2022
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When George Floyd called out for his mama, mothers everywhere answered

Because deep down in the depths of our beings, all we ever want to be able to do to is come when our babies call us.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Meghan Markle speaks to the next generation: ‘When the foundation is broken, so are we’

Markle recalls living through 1992 in LA as a biracial child.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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TIME makes a powerful statement on Black motherhood with its newest cover

"In her expression, I see the Black mothers who are unseen, and rendered helpless in this fury against their babies," Kaphar writes in a piece accompanying his painting.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022
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Recap: Motherly’s IG live on racism & motherhood in America

Two mothers discussed their feelings, lessons on what they learned (and unlearned) about race in America and how racial injustice can no longer prevail for our next generation.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022
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12 products from Black-owned Etsy shops we’re obsessed with

From handmade rings to fabric face masks, we need one of each!

Updated May. 20, 2022
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I live in Minneapolis and this is what I told my 4-year-old

White people like me need to talk about race, justice and what's right. Even when we are worried we'll get it wrong.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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