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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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13 phrases that can speed up your morning routine

We've tried them—they really work, mama.

Updated Feb. 10, 2022
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To the woman who called me cruel as I held my dying child

Through those tears you can see so much love; two parents proud of the little baby that touched their lives in a profound way.

Updated Jul. 26, 2018
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Boxed is having a major back-to-school grocery + snack sale 👏

It's the perfect time to stock up on house supplies and snacks, mamas!

Updated Jul. 26, 2018
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Walmart’s online nursery section just got a gorgeous makeover 🙌

Mamas-to-be can shop six curated collections that are on-trend (and on a budget).

Updated Feb. 10, 2022
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Hilary Duff’s simple, powerful honesty: ‘Pregnancy is hard’

She admits the journey is special but says it's also really difficult.

Updated Feb. 10, 2022
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Michael Bublé + Luisana Lopilato chose a unique name for their new baby girl

Michael Bublé and Luisana Lopilato just welcomed a baby girl, the couple announced on Instagram.

Updated Jul. 26, 2018
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Michelle Williams just got married to a dad she has a lot in common with

The private wedding was recently revealed in an interview with Vanity Fair.

Updated Jul. 26, 2018
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As a working mom, one day I asked myself: Is this really what I want to be doing?

For me, work gives me something of my own. Something to separate me from being Henry and Simon's mom and Logan's wife.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022
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Netflix + bedtime? 40 binge-worthy shows you’ll devour in one sitting

Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO, etc. are all my co-conspirators in why I stay up way past my bedtime.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
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Why the AAP is telling parents not to put plastic bowls, cups + plates in the dishwasher

The American Academy of Pediatrics just released a new policy statement calling for changes in regulatory processes at the FDA when it comes to deciding if food additives are safe.

Updated Feb. 10, 2022
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Study: Sex of baby can predict mama’s complication risks

Mama's blood, and the placenta, are different depending on whether baby is boy or a girl.

Updated Jul. 25, 2018
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My heart aches knowing it won’t be just you and me anymore, my firstborn

In not too long, you'll be a big brother. Something I'm reminded of constantly with the kicks and jabs to my ribs. With the simultaneous slowing and quickening of time that comes only with waiting for a new life to enter the world.

Updated Jul. 24, 2018
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Support from coworkers is essential for breastfeeding moms, says study

While support from family and friends is important, support from co-workers is even more impactful when it comes to succeeding in breastfeeding goals after a maternity leave.

Updated Jul. 24, 2018
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What parents need to know about the Goldfish cracker recall

Not all varieties are impacted and you can get reimbursed.

Updated Jul. 24, 2018
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Why we are doing nothing this summer

We're tired of chores, tired of schedules and places to be, tired of pressure, and tired of unrealistic expectations.

Updated Dec. 22, 2021
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Sexism hurts boys + girls alike

Today's girl can be anything she wants. But what of the little boys playing house, dressing up, cuddling baby dolls?

Updated Feb. 10, 2022
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