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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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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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All the food & product recalls parents need to know this month (so far)

Dollar General baby cough syrup and more.

Updated Apr. 25, 2022
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Hilary Duff gives us a look at her real home birth in new, powerful video

"She reaches up both of her arms right at my neck as to give me a hug."

Updated Jan. 03, 2023
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This viral photo shows just how much bacteria is on children’s hands

But parents don't need to panic—because letting our kids get dirty is actually good for their health.

Updated Mar. 25, 2019
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Jamie Lynn Sigler opens up about being a mom with a chronic illness

"MS — any chronic illness, really — becomes your whole family's disease, not just your own. It affects our daily choices, and while sometimes I resent that, it has also made me see how strong I am," writes Sigler.

Updated Mar. 25, 2019
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We tried it: FamilyAlbum makes sharing photos with your loved ones easy

Here's what you need to know, mama.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
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10 positive phrases to say when you get unwanted parenting advice

You can feel their spoken and unspoken judgments, and it's really putting you on edge, but you don't want to have uncomfortable conversations or tension. So what do you do, mama?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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3 life lessons I’ve learned parenting a headstrong child

My strong-willed child keeps me on my toes, but when I'm able to lift the hood, I can really see what's going on in with his engine.

Updated Mar. 22, 2019
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My girls’ weekend was more than a break from parenting—it was an eye-opening learning experience

I learned that it's impossible to underestimate the value of an old friendship and that my children were compeltely fine without me.

Updated Mar. 22, 2019
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Amy Schumer’s ‘Growing’ on Netflix is one of the most honest depictions of pregnancy we’ve seen on TV

For 60 minutes I watched a woman stand alone on a stage and I felt less alone.

Updated Mar. 22, 2019
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Chick-Fil-A’s daddy-daughter night sounds adorable and delicious

The next one is coming up on Saturday, March 23.

Updated Mar. 22, 2019
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This viral ad seeks nanny to dress up like a Disney princess and sparks a conversation on the cost of childcare

Childcare workers shouldn't have to dress up in Disney dresses to make a living wage and moms shouldn't have to drop out of the workforce because childcare eats their whole paycheck.

Updated Mar. 22, 2019
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A beginner’s guide to switching to non-toxic cleaning products

Simple swaps can make a big difference for your family.

Updated Oct. 18, 2021
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To my empath child: I appreciate your kindness, heart and the way you see beauty in all things

It is so tiring to be so concerned with others and their feelings that you forget your own.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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How to keep your kids on their regular nap & sleep cycle when you go away on a trip

Preparation is so important when it comes to getting your child to nap in an unfamiliar place.

Updated Mar. 22, 2022
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Motherhood is: Feeling like we ‘should’ be doing more

I was up late (again) when I should have been sleeping. I was catching up on work when I should have been taking time for myself. I was looking at Instagram when I should have been folding laundry. I was holding my baby while she napped when I should have been cleaning up.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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It’s World Down Syndrome Day and you’re going to want to watch this video

The makers of last year's viral Down Syndrome Awareness video do it again.

Updated Dec. 07, 2021
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15-pound newborn surprises mom, breaks records in New York hospital

"I knew she was gonna be big," Buckley told WEMT 18 News, "but I didn't anticipate no 15-pound baby."

Updated Mar. 21, 2019
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Author Tiffany Dufu’s powerful advice for a generation of stressed-out mothers

A conversation with the author of Drop the Ball: Achieving More By Doing Less.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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