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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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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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Sprout baby food pouch recalled for possible lead: How to check your lot and what to do

Parents are urged to check their Sprout baby food pouches after a lead-related recall.

Updated Sep. 17, 2025
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Justin Bieber just shared his family’s values—and it has parents reflecting on their own

Justin Bieber’s family values list is inspiring parents to reflect on the principles they want to pass on and live by with their children

Updated Sep. 17, 2025
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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
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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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30% of toddlers don’t eat vegetables daily, says new study

But here’s how parents can change that.

Updated Apr. 11, 2018
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Jinger Dugger’s gender reveal had an unexpected twist

Now we wait for the baby’s July arrival!

Updated Apr. 11, 2018
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Rachel McAdams is a mama, according to reports

The star and boyfriend Jamie Linden were seen out and about with a baby.

Updated Apr. 11, 2018
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Mariah Carey is refreshingly honest about her bipolar disorder

“It does not have to define you and I refuse to allow it to define me or control me.”

Updated Apr. 11, 2018
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Paul Ryan is retiring to avoid being just a ‘weekend dad’

Research indicates the adolescent years may be the perfect time for dads to commit to being at home more.

Updated Apr. 11, 2018
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We kept our baby’s name a secret because we wanted something just for us

It was a hidden treasure that kept us connected, a shared secret we could whisper about.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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5 foods to fight postpartum depression

Add these mood boosters to your postpartum diet to keep depression at bay.

Updated Feb. 09, 2022
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To my friends who don’t have kids—I miss you, and it won’t be this way forever

Thank you for sending invites out over and over, and understanding when I say no 90% of the time.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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My cancer diagnosis taught me I can’t protect my child from her feelings

Pretending everything was okay wasn’t working for us. 

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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True life: I honestly don’t know if I want more kids

Are we done? Is our family complete? Do we have room in our home and our hearts for one more?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Working motherhood is: Counting down the minutes until I see my baby

Nine hours and 40 minutes that someone else would feel my daughter's hand wrapped around her index finger.

Updated Aug. 30, 2022
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YouTube is working on a kids app moderated by real people

Human eyes could be the solution to YouTube’s creepy kids’ content problems. 

Updated Apr. 10, 2018
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NFL star Matt Ryan & wife Sarah are refreshingly honest about NICU life

“We are endlessly thankful for their doctors and nurses in the NICU,” Sarah writes. 

Updated Apr. 10, 2018
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Disney’s ‘Little Mermaid’ pool collection is what dreams are made of

Look at this stuff! Isn’t it neat?

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Parents go about 2 months on average without a date night out, says study

But what’s good for you as a couple is good for your kids, so don’t feel bad about prioritizing your marriage. 

Updated Apr. 10, 2018
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5 ways women can overcome the gender pay gap, today

Go and get it, mama.

Updated Apr. 10, 2018
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New report sheds light on how a mother’s age affects the gender pay gap

But that’s not the whole story. 

Updated Apr. 10, 2018
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Tammy Duckworth is the first U.S. senator to give birth in office

She’s the first active U.S. Senator to give birth. 

Updated Apr. 10, 2018
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