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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
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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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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Everybody’s birth is different—just ask Jennifer Garner and Kristen Bell

Jennifer Garner described giving birth as "romantic" and Kristen Bell totally disagreed.

Updated Feb. 01, 2022
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I stopped feeling guilty about having a plain ol’ normal day with my kids

No one photographs these trivial moments. No one researches how going with your parents to get an oil change will boost achievement status. No one writes parenting books on the philosophy of encouraging kids to participate in the mundane.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Even though I’m exhausted at the end of the day, I can’t fall asleep

I will remind myself to call the babysitter in the morning, buy dish soap, call the dentist, and respond to the work email, all in about 25 seconds. When I should be sleeping.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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How to keep Halloween sweet (not spooky!) for toddlers

1. Follow your toddler's lead.

Updated Jul. 18, 2024
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‘Consumer Reports’ finds popular co-sleeping products are unsafe for babies

The popular DockATot, the Baby Delight Snuggle Nest Infant Sleeper and the SwaddleMe By Your Side Sleeper were three products identified in their investigation.

Updated Apr. 12, 2022
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What went viral this week: This brave mama gave birth during a tornado + a 10x #boymom gets a girl

Here are the viral stories that made us smile this week.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022
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I’m defined by motherhood right now, and that’s okay

I spent many years longing to be here at this moment. To have my family. To be my children's mama.

Updated Aug. 23, 2022
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How sick is too sick to go to school?

If we kept them home for every sneeze and cough they'd never go to school.

Updated Feb. 07, 2022
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Sara On Postpartum Depression Stigma and Treatment as a Hispanic Mother

"I went through hell and came back stronger than ever."

Updated Oct. 10, 2022
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How are you feeling, mama?

The postpartum period deserves a better question than just "how are you doing?"

Updated Aug. 23, 2022
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I didn’t know what to do with my newborns so I just sang

I sang every single lullaby in Spanish that I could remember while I rocked them to sleep.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Let’s celebrate each other more, mama

Praise for a job well done, whatever that job is.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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To our friends: This is what we want you to know about our loss

The reality is, there is no perfect way to respond. It is tricky terrain. But here are some thoughts I encourage you to consider before sharing your words of support.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Surviving sick days is so hard—these make it a little easier for your little one, mama

As a mama, I'll do anything to make my child feel better, and I'm so thankful for products that make it just a little easier for the both of us.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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How to stop your baby from biting while breastfeeding, according to a lactation counselor

Many moms think that teething or biting means the end of breastfeeding, but it doesn't have to.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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My birth story: I gave birth in a car

I knew what this meant: He was crowning, and we had to park.

Updated Jan. 23, 2023
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Jason Momoa recalls the mad airport dash to his daughter’s birth: ‘Get out of the way!’

"I missed about 70 calls," he told Esquire. He woke up and freaked out.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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What I want my sons to know before they fall in love

I'll show them that anyone can and should be the breadwinner of the family. And that in sharing those responsibilities they'll grow together.

Updated Aug. 27, 2022
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10 ways to turn a power struggle with your toddler into a win

According to a Montessori teacher.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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