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

t 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. 16, 2025
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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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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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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
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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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Top questions to ask yourself + the provider when considering childcare

6. How is learning structured and what educational programs do you follow?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Brittany on postpartum anxiety and passive suicidal thoughts

"I felt like my child was someone else’s and I was just babysitting. I told my husband, family and friends right away."

Updated Sep. 28, 2022
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8 viral celeb photos from 2019 that showed how real motherhood is

Hilary Duff, Chrissy Teigen and Gabrielle Union-Wade were just a few mamas who could relate.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
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5 ways to clean up your pregnancy diet, according to a nutritionist

Simple, but key changes to make to your prenatal diet.

Updated Sep. 14, 2022
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The royal kids steal the show in Will + Kate’s 2019 Christmas card

See all of this royal family's Christmas card photos.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
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Jessica on depression and anxiety during pregnancy

I was disconnected from the baby and her kicking made me furious. Isolation and shame overwhelmed me. Where was this pregnancy glow I had been promised?   

Updated Sep. 28, 2022
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My husband’s company wouldn’t have been possible without me

When you're the primary breadwinner, there are sacrifices. There is nothing like parenthood to make you aware of the passage of time and of the missed moments that you don't get back.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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My working mom was passionate about her job—and I loved it

I had grown up seeing what it means to love your job, to spend your weekends working because you loved it so much. You had set the bar pretty high! So, not wanting to settle, I quit to find the thing I would truly love.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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How to throw a Noon Year’s Eve party for kids

Ring in the new year with your entire family.

Updated Dec. 18, 2023
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Is the 2020 Lincoln Corsair good for a family?

A car review for parents.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
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10 powerful viral photos we loved in 2019

These photos made us laugh, cry and rejoice all year long.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
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Lawmakers are working to ban crib bumpers & sleep incliners

The Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2019 recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives.

Updated Jan. 21, 2022
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Start 2020 on a positive (parenting) note

Plus 10 positive parenting phrases that can help.

Updated Dec. 14, 2022
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Becoming a mama changes how time feels—here’s why ⏰

Plus how to throw a Noon Year's Eve party for kids.

Updated Dec. 14, 2022
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This is what it’s like to be a parent with a severe heart condition

Despite feeling blessed with my son, I was extremely weak and was not recovering, even after several weeks had passed. I made an appointment with a cardiologist who immediately sent me to the hospital, where I was admitted for advanced heart failure and wouldn't leave for two months.

Updated Oct. 19, 2021
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7 tips to avoid pregnancy heartburn this holiday, according to a GI doctor

Lifestyle and dietary modifications can help ease the pain.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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