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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

News, Parenting, Viral & Trending

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

Baby sleeping in crib with a bug on her leg

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.

Women's History Month - Mom and grandma reading a book to her son

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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It might not seem like it, but I know there’s a bright side at the other end of this

When we emerge, we will be weary and we will be altered. May we be better—more alive, more in tune and kinder.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Children's Health

Andy Cohen reunites with his son after COVID-19 quarantine

The Bravo host says this reunion is the "best one yet."

Updated Dec. 28, 2021

Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Life

Covid

What you need to know about COVID-19 infant deaths

"This is absolutely heartbreaking," says Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont.

Updated Jan. 11, 2022

Covid, Child, Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Life

Life

A father hid his coronavirus symptoms to get into the delivery wing

And the hospital is implementing stricter visitor screening because of it.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Life

Breastfeeding while you’re sick is harder than I ever imagined

It's a whole other level of physical exertion.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Parenting

Brene Brown’s simple advice for parenting when you feel like there’s nothing left to give

It's called a "family gap plan" and it's pretty genius.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Parenting

Life

Families are going on ‘bear hunts’ to ease the boredom of social distancing

The idea was inspired by the children's book We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury and is exactly how it sounds.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending

grandpa and granddaughter dancing in the road

Viral & Trending

This grandpa & granddaughter are going viral for their incredibly joyful socially distant dance-off

This is a must-see.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022

Viral & Trending, Grandparents & Extended Families, Life, News, Relationships

Parenting

8 ways to reconnect with your child, even when you’re pressed for time

We're all juggling a lot right now—and these sweet, bite-sized rituals can help keep the peace at home.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022

Parenting

Marriage & Partnerships

How happy couples stay in sync—even when they’re stressed

Responding to each other with kindness is more important now than ever—here's how to do it.

Updated Jan. 27, 2023

Marriage & Partnerships

Life

Mama, this is hard—but we can do hard things

I want to assure you (and myself)—we will be alright. Take a breath.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Life

This viral Instagram post sharing an ER nurse’s fear is so important to read

"I broke down and cried today. I cried of exhaustion, of defeat. Because after four years of being an ER nurse, I suddenly feel like I know nothing."

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Life

President Trump just addressed the concerns of pregnant people

"I know many expectant mothers are understandably concerned," he said.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life, News, Viral & Trending

Celebrity News

Amy Schumer + her son ‘visit’ her dad from a safe distance

They stood on the street waving a sign that reads: "Hi Grandpa! We Love You!"

Updated Jan. 04, 2022

Celebrity News, Life, News

Children's Health

It’s working, mama: New data shows fevers on the decline

The good news we all need.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Children's Health, Health & Wellness, Life

Baby

6 reasons April babies are special

If you’ve got a due date this month, you might be welcoming a future CEO.

Updated Mar. 25, 2024

Baby

Motherhood Understood

Kali on paying it forward after surviving postpartum depression

A few days after we got home from the hospital, my world was turned upside down.

Updated Oct. 20, 2022

Motherhood Understood, Postpartum

Back To School

5 tips for homeschooling a child with special needs, according to a special ed teacher

School closures are a challenge for parents of special needs kids, but here's what a teacher wants you to know.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Back To School, Tips & Tricks

Parenting

Pregnant mamas—our babies are the hope the world needs right now

We're growing our babies during a monumental time in our world's history.

Updated Sep. 14, 2022

Parenting, Baby, Life, Motherly Stories, Pregnancy

Entertainment

Here’s what’s new on Hulu, Netflix + HBO in April

Plus, what's leaving.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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