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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. 22, 2025

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5 ways to protect your son from online radicalization, according to a therapist

A therapist's essential roadmap for parents navigating the minefield of toxic masculinity online

Updated Sep. 19, 2025

Child, Parenting

Viral & Trending

Mom gets a texting lesson from her Gen Z son—and wins the internet’s vote

Gen Z creator Jason Saperstone humorously teaches his parents the “right” way to text—focusing on when to use the emphasis or exclamation point tapback

Updated Sep. 19, 2025

Viral & Trending, News

Child Learn & Play

7 ways to raise curious kids who question everything (in the best way)

In a world where facts seem increasingly negotiable and science is treated like just another opinion at the dinner table, raising critical-thinking, curious kids has never been more important.

Updated Sep. 17, 2025

Child Learn & Play

Pregnancy

White House links Tylenol in pregnancy to autism—what moms really need to know

Updated Sep. 23, 2025

Pregnancy, Health & Wellness, News, Women's Health

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Chrissy Teigen on motherhood, postpartum healing, and advocating for kids with Type 1 diabetes

Chrissy Teigen opens up about surprises in motherhood, embracing imperfection, and her son’s Type 1 diabetes diagnosis.

Updated Sep. 17, 2025

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Health & Wellness

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

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

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Pregnancy

White House links Tylenol in pregnancy to autism—what moms really need to know

Can you take Tylenol when pregnant? What does the science actually say? And what should I do if I’m in pain or running a fever?

Updated Sep. 23, 2025

Pregnancy, Health & Wellness, News, Women's Health

Pregnancy

What your baby’s kicks are already teaching you before birth

That first flutter—a gentle tap like butterfly wings—may be your baby’s earliest way of bonding with you.

Updated Sep. 22, 2025

Pregnancy, News

Pregnancy

Study confirms what moms with severe pregnancy sickness have long known: The toll is more than physical

The data makes one thing clear: moms deserve real care and emotional support, not dismissal.

Updated Sep. 22, 2025

Pregnancy, News

Celebrity News

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

Celebrity News, News, Pregnancy

Pregnancy

White House links Tylenol in pregnancy to autism—what moms really need to know

Updated Sep. 23, 2025

Pregnancy, Health & Wellness, News, Women's Health

Parenting

Before handing her tween a phone, this mom came up with a genius idea

This mom’s “Social Media Prep School” is teaching her tween how to handle online comments before they even get a phone.

Updated Sep. 23, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Mom shares postpartum experience with MIL

Viral & Trending

Mom draws a line with her MIL after birth—and her skit has new parents cheering

Abbie Hightower’s viral reel shows why new parents often set postpartum boundaries, choosing their own mother over a visiting MIL during the early, vulnerable days

Updated Sep. 23, 2025

Viral & Trending, News, Postpartum

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.

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Here are all the celebrity babies born in 2021!

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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.

Pregnancy

What your baby’s kicks are already teaching you before birth

Updated Sep. 22, 2025

Pregnancy, News

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Viral & Trending

‘Please don’t come to graduation’: The teen texts leaving parents in stitches

Updated Sep. 22, 2025

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Pregnancy

Study confirms what moms with severe pregnancy sickness have long known: The toll is more than physical

Updated Sep. 22, 2025

Pregnancy, News

Parenting

Before handing her tween a phone, this mom came up with a genius idea

This mom’s “Social Media Prep School” is teaching her tween how to handle online comments before they even get a phone.

Updated Sep. 23, 2025

Parenting, News, Viral & Trending

Child

5 ways to protect your son from online radicalization, according to a therapist

A therapist's essential roadmap for parents navigating the minefield of toxic masculinity online

Updated Sep. 19, 2025

Child, Parenting

Safety

Nearly 2,000 kids’ helmets recalled for head injury risk—what parents need to know

A popular unicorn-print helmet has been recalled for failing federal safety tests, posing a serious risk of head injury. Here’s how to check if your child’s gear is affected.

Updated Sep. 19, 2025

Safety, Parenting

Safety

Crib mobile sold on Amazon recalled over dangerous button battery risk

The issue? The remote’s button batteries can be accessed too easily. And for babies and toddlers, that tiny detail can mean a life-threatening risk if the batteries are swallowed.

Updated Sep. 19, 2025

Safety, Parenting

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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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Pregnancy

Jessa Duggar shares the story of her accidental home birth

Having a baby doesn't always go according to plan.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

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It’s science: An early bedtime for men leads to healthier sperm

It's nice to be reminded that men's lifestyles have a significant impact on fertility too

Updated Nov. 04, 2022

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Connecticut’s governor just signed the best paid leave plan in America

"We all agreed on the need to pass this landmark support for working families so they don't have to choose between the job they need and the family they love, or their own health," Lamont said.

Updated Mar. 25, 2022

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Motherhood Understood

Crystal on depression and letting go of being the perfect mother

Although I loved being pregnant, I had been dealing with serious anxiety and my transition to motherhood was no less difficult. It was, by far, the steepest learning curve of my life.

Updated Oct. 03, 2022

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Supporting your LGBTQ child: 5 meaningful ways to give strength, love + power

Just love your kid.

Updated Jan. 13, 2022

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Purging my child’s toys saved my motherhood

The problem was that my children received so many presents the gift-giving itself began to lose meaning. Every time a family member came by the house, my 3-year-old expected a treat.

Updated Mar. 19, 2024

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Carrie Underwood’s baby has the most adorable reaction to his mom singing

You need to watch this, mama.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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Parenting

Trust is the most essential part of parenting. Here’s how to build it

If we keep listening to them when they're little, they'll talk to us when they're big. ❤️

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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Parenting

Walmart’s ‘Parent’s Choice’ formula recalled: What parents need to know

Check your formula, mama.

Updated Jun. 24, 2019

Parenting, Shop

Life

What went viral this week: The Rock, Denny’s, a rainbow baby 🌈 and more

There has been a ton of heavy news to digest this week, but there have also been some amazingly good news stories to come out of the last seven days.

Updated Jun. 21, 2019

Life, News

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Celebrity News

These texts between JLaw and Amy Schumer prove that the post-baby friendship struggle is real

How did your friendships change after you became a mom?

Updated Jun. 21, 2019

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goop’s Elise Loehnen calls for a work culture that allows people to be employees and parents at the same time

It's okay to admit that the balance shifts daily in a parent's life, and sometimes it's not perfect.

Updated Jun. 21, 2019

Entertainment, Life

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Julianne Hough + Brooks Laich are refreshingly honest about IVF

Laich wants to people to talk about IVF without shame or guilt.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

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Life

Amber + Granger Smith release an emotional video about their son’s drowning

"Amber and I want you to hear it from us and not just read it," shares Granger Smith.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Life, News

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Life

The scientific case for cutting long commutes for pregnant people (and the rest of us)

There are health benefits when pregnant women have shorter commutes.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025

Life, Career & Money

Work & Motherhood

What the mom returning to work from maternity leave wants you to know

Leaving my baby to come back to work was one of the hardest things I have ever done. Luckily, I have amazing colleagues who made my transition back at work feel nearly seamless, and their efforts helped me realize that–it's the small things–that add up to make a big difference.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

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Life

7 fictional characters that teach kids perseverance + determination

Role models show that strength and compassion are not opposites. They prove that women can pursue and achieve excellence, while still valuing relationships and other people.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life