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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
Sibling fights

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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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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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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Mom goes viral for complaining about her neighborhood’s scary Halloween decorations

"In a neighborhood with children, why decorate your home with such horror?"

Updated Sep. 20, 2024
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CDC warns flu deaths in children spiked amid decline in vaccinations

The 2023-24 flu season had one of the highest child death rates ever.

Updated Sep. 19, 2024
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U.S. moms lose an average of $9,500 thanks to unpaid maternity leave

A new survey found that over half of parents take unpaid parental leave.

Updated Sep. 19, 2024
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Meta attempts to ‘prioritize teen safety’ by making Instagram accounts private—but is it enough?

The change will automatically make teen accounts private by default.

Updated Sep. 18, 2024
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Childcare costs are impacting every aspect of moms’ lives

Candidates failed to address how they’d tackle soaring childcare costs at the last debate. 14 moms told us why it should be a priority.

Updated Sep. 18, 2024
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Study shows just how much pregnancy affects the brain—and it’s more than previously thought

The study is our first glimpse of the "neurobiological transition" that occurs during pregnancy.

Updated Sep. 18, 2024
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8-year-old girl steals family’s car and goes on a 25-minute joyride to Target

"We did let her finish her Frappuccino. We're not mean."

Updated Sep. 18, 2024
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Mom advises friend to stop hosting playdates until foster daughter is ‘ready’ for them

"Someone needs to tell her that she can’t have other kids over if that’s how her kid behaves.'"

Updated Sep. 17, 2024
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Dr. Becky has 3 genius ways for parents to respond to rudeness and talking back

"These will help you de-escalate the situation, and immediately set you on the path for a positive interaction with your kid."

Updated Sep. 17, 2024
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‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ star kept it so real about leaking breast milk on the Emmys red carpet

"I'm really holding everything in right now," she joked of her stunning floral gown.

Updated Sep. 16, 2024
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Study shows parents who are on their phones too much have kids with lower language aptitude

"We know that when screens are in use—either by a parent or a child—there is less talking, teaching and reading."

Updated Sep. 15, 2024
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Grandma explains why she doesn’t buy gifts for her grandkids in viral TikTok

"I just remember when my children were younger, all the LEGOs, all the Barbie shoes, all the little things that just got thrown away."

Updated Sep. 15, 2024
Mom talks about twin mixup

Mom’s viral video shares every twin parent’s worst nightmare—mixing up the babies

Mom and dad said they realized how truly unprepared they were to have twins.

Updated Sep. 13, 2024
Mom's closed captions discussion on TikTok

Gen X mom learns why Gen Z and Millennials love closed captions

Do you watch TV or movies at home with the closed captions on?

Updated Sep. 13, 2024
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I refuse to do my kids’ homework

There is a way to support our children, without taking over.

Updated Sep. 02, 2022
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The problem with ‘gentle parenting?’ It’s not always gentle on mothers

At first blush, gentle parenting seems like the gold star for parenting. But there is another side to the gentle parenting movement that doesn’t often get discussed.

Updated Sep. 13, 2024
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Whooping cough cases are double what they were last year, CDC says

Infants under 12 months and pregnant people are particularly vulnerable. A pediatric infectious disease specialist shares what you need to know.

Updated Sep. 16, 2024
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