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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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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
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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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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
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3 baby loungers sold on Amazon recalled over deadly suffocation risks—what parents need to know now

Three baby loungers on Amazon recalled for serious safety risks—parents should act immediately.

Updated Sep. 19, 2025
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Undercover ‘grandparents’ turn a school lunch into a core memory

Parents disguise as grandparents for a core memory

Updated Sep. 18, 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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Maren Morris says she struggled to work after giving birth due to postpartum depression

"I felt useless in the way of I couldn't work. I couldn't tour. Everything got canceled."

Updated Aug. 30, 2024
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Vanessa Hudgens slams paparazzi for post-birth privacy invasion: ‘disrespected and exploited’

The new mom had to deal with invasive photographers after welcoming her first baby.

Updated Aug. 30, 2024
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Understanding my family’s ‘time blindness’ taught me to see

Time blindness is a concept often associated with ADHD—and learning more about it changed the way I view my family.

Updated Aug. 30, 2024
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3 things this daughter of a ’90s SVU prosecutor dad wasn’t allowed to do

"I can already feel that you guys aren't gonna like this."

Updated Aug. 30, 2024
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Selma Blair says doctors suggested she ‘get a boyfriend’ before MS diagnosis

The actress opened up about the "medical trauma" she still carries.

Updated Aug. 30, 2024
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The best Trader Joe’s snacks we always have on hand for easy lunch-packing

These pantry staples make packing my kids’ lunches *way* easier.

Updated Aug. 26, 2025
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How did sleepovers become the latest battleground for parents?

While the great debate has many questioning if they are safe or harmful, it seems like more parents are opting for the no sleepover rule.

Updated Aug. 30, 2024
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Mothers don’t need to be ‘fixed’. They aren’t what’s broken

And now the Surgeon General’s warning about parental stress affirms that.

Updated Aug. 30, 2024
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How to prep your kids for safe school bus rides this year

Bus rides can be overwhelming for some kiddos, and especially for those with sensory challenges. An expert shares tips to try.

Updated Aug. 30, 2024
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The bittersweet birthday of a SAHM

You call your mom. She saves you because she’s been here too, and she sees you.

Updated Aug. 28, 2024
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Almost 1/3 of parents say school emails are more stressful than their work inbox

According to the survey, the average parent receives around four emails a day related to their children, their school, and extracurricular activities.

Updated Aug. 28, 2024
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Do you have postpartum depletion? Here’s how to tell

It’s difficult to support a new life around the clock when you’re not thriving yourself.

Updated Aug. 28, 2024
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U.S. Surgeon General says 4 in 10 parents are ‘so stressed they cannot function’

He hopes to “shine a light” on the difficulties facing modern parents, calling them “silent struggles.”

Updated Aug. 28, 2024
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This mom makes dinner for her kids at 3 p.m.—and it’s actually genius 

"Did you just crack the code to getting through the 4-6pm craze?!?"

Updated Aug. 28, 2024
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Normalizing maternal exhaustion hid my real problem: Chronic illness

How many mothers, like me, have an underlying health issue that is being ignored and dismissed?

Updated Aug. 27, 2024
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10 wide leg pants that are almost as comfy as pajamas–but look way more polished

After years of squeezing into skintight denim, we're collectively exhaling into a silhouette that actually lets us move.

Updated Aug. 28, 2024
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