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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 time-lapse proves moms are never off the clock

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16 tips for using Facebook Marketplace to declutter your home

Rule #2: Match garage sale pricing.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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To the mama whose entire family is sick (including herself)

If Mom goes down, you have to call for reinforcements. Heck, even if Mom doesn't go down, call for reinforcements.

Updated Nov. 21, 2022
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Does bed-sharing increase the risk of SIDS? If you breastfeed, new study says no

A new report from the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine states that the information we currently have on safe sleep may be more nuanced than we realize.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022
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Meghan Markle + Prince Harry are writing their own family story (and you can, too)

Meghan and Harry are sending a message to everyone feeling trapped in their own complex family dynamic: You don't have to stay.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
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JVN wrote a children’s book—and it features a non-binary guinea pig

"Growing up, the things that made me unique were not always celebrated, and I wanted to do something that would inspire kids to celebrate the things that make them special," Van Ness told People.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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When was the last time you had any free time? ⏰

Plus why it's beneficial to let your kids be a little messy.

Updated Dec. 14, 2022
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I wasn’t prepared for my youngest to no longer be ‘the baby’

She seemed too small to be a "big" anything at that point. It felt like only yesterday that we celebrated her first birthday. It was hard to imagine her as anything but the littlest.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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What is the fourth trimester? Your guide to adjusting for you + your baby

In the fourth trimester, your baby is going through a massive environment transition.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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To my virtual mom friends, I’m so thankful I found you

They're my hype women, my confidants and my therapists. I couldn't imagine a world without social media.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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There’s no such thing as ‘free’ time when you’re a parent

We're constantly told to practice self-care to stave off burnout, but that prescriptive time comes at a cost—even if the cost is just guilt.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Amy Schumer shares just how difficult IVF can be

"We are freezing my eggs and figuring out what to do to give Gene a sibling," shares Schumer in a super honest Instagram post.

Updated Jan. 12, 2022
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I needed self-care, but my toddler needed it more

I decided to give him the spa-worthy bubble bath experience I was longing for so badly because, after all, he needed it, too.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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20 ways you can stop chronic household clutter *right now*

Let it go! Let it gooooo.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
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What went viral this week: A taco bell pregnancy shoot + a VHS mystery solved

We've gathered up some lighter stories guaranteed to remind you of the good in the world.

Updated Feb. 19, 2025
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Prince Harry + Meghan Markle are stepping back from the monarchy

Becoming a new parent makes you re-evaluate everything—even being a Royal, apparently.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
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New research on water births could see more mothers asking for them in hospitals

Would you choose or did you have a water birth, mama?

Updated Sep. 29, 2022
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Introducing Motherly’s Fourth Trimester Challenge with LiveItUp!

What if instead of facing down a mountain of new challenges, you could tackle each part of the fourth trimester transition in small, manageable bites?

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
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