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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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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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Mom sends her boys running to stop their fights—what happens next is parenting gold

At first, it looked like punishment: two kids forced to run a mile together. But by the end, the tension was gone, replaced with laughter.

Updated Sep. 17, 2025
Woman explaining why you should not be scared of your parents moods

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
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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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These celebrity moms are donating bail funds to protesters

Kudos to these famous mamas for being unafraid to take a stand with both their words and their wallets.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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#BlackoutTuesday: What it means + how parents can take part

It goes beyond posting a black box today.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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55 incredible Black-owned businesses to support right now

You have power when you consciously decide where to put your dollars.

Updated Feb. 10, 2025
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5 phrases to help young kids understand the protests for racial justice

I'm a Black mom in the Twin Cities. Here's how I'm talking to my kids about the protests.

Updated Jan. 25, 2022
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Carissa on postpartum anxiety and finding love for her son

"Postpartum depression and anxiety hit me like a freight train. I couldn’t pull myself out from under it. I felt horrible for feeling the way I did because society tells new moms that motherhood shouldn’t be this way."

Updated Oct. 20, 2022
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This mama’s honest post about her Black husband being treated like a threat is going viral

"My hard working, kind hearted, silly husband was guilty because of his skin and there was absolutely nothing he could do about it."

Updated May. 20, 2022
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This dad’s viral Facebook post sheds light on what it feels like to be a black man in the US

"In the four years living in my house, I have never taken a walk around my neighborhood alone (and probably never will)."

Updated May. 20, 2022
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Dear white moms, here’s what I need you to know

I so desperately need you to have conversations with your children about racism.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
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How to talk to your children about the #BlackLivesMatter protests happening around the country

Talking about the reason for these demonstrations—the death of yet another unarmed black man at the hands of a police officer—is so important.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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This is the best frozen pizza I’ve ever tasted

What to do when dinner looms and you think, how could I possibly cook anything else today?

Updated Jun. 01, 2020
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21 children’s books to spark important discussions about race + tolerance

If you're wondering when the "right" time is to begin having these talks—it's now, mama.

Updated Dec. 21, 2021
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Making a bottle with one hand is easier than ever 🙌

Every newborn moms needs this multitasking tool.

Updated Jun. 01, 2020
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Dear white friends, please love my black sons as if they were your own

Love them and demand America do the same.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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My birth story: We didn’t find out our baby’s gender until birth

I remember looking at my husband and I instantly started crying, and so did he.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Please stop telling burned-out moms to ‘just have a glass of wine’

We're expected to do it all, and then a big glass of wine will make everything better—but we know this isn't true.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022
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If your kids are constantly fighting, try this

2. Use timers to support sharing.

Updated Dec. 22, 2021
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My Black family is safer in quarantine than in normal life

It shouldn't be this way.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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