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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. 15, 2025

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A mom just set a Guinness World Record by running barefoot across Lego—and every parent knows how she trained for it

A mom just sprinted barefoot across 100 meters of Lego to set a Guinness World Record—and parents everywhere know exactly how she built that skill

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

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Sesame Street is coming to YouTube—and parents say it’s the comfort watch kids need now

For millennial parents, Sesame Street’s YouTube debut feels personal

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

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Dr. Becky shares menu hack for school year

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Dr. Becky has a helpful breakfast hack that will save your sanity on busy mornings

"Try it. It's magic"

Updated Sep. 05, 2025

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Parents tried this simple trick—and their babies focused twice as long

Updated Sep. 12, 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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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

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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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Ticks can hide in lashes: simple steps for after-outdoor checks and when to seek care

Even hidden places like eyelashes require a tick check after outdoor play

Updated Aug. 29, 2025

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Baby Health

Mississippi declares emergency as infant deaths rise—the crisis every parent should know about

Since 2014, more than 3,500 Mississippi infants have died before their first birthday.

Updated Aug. 26, 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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Baby Names

The influencer baby names making it from our FYP to actual birth certificates

Could Addison be the new Ashley?

Updated Sep. 02, 2025

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Pregnancy

Pregnant moms are losing safe places to give birth—and rural families are paying the price

Because in parts of rural America, it’s not just hard to find a place to give birth. It’s becoming nearly impossible.

Updated Aug. 08, 2025

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Woman explaining why you should not be scared of your parents moods

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The inheritance this dad gave his kids wasn’t money—it was something far greater

Updated Sep. 15, 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

News, Birth, Pregnancy

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When mom instincts meet motherhood fears: The moment a spider tested one mother’s courage

A parenting video that had everyone holding their breath

Updated Sep. 15, 2025

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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.

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Saoirse Ronan takes first stroll as a mom—and fans are celebrating

Updated Sep. 12, 2025

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This 5-month-old’s hair has strangers stopping in their tracks

Updated Sep. 11, 2025

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Mom denied fitting room to breastfeed—her story shows a bigger problem

Updated Sep. 10, 2025

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News

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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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

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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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Parenting

New Mexico becomes first state with free universal child care—what families can expect on Nov. 1

The announcement is sparking pride and relief across New Mexico.

Updated Sep. 11, 2025

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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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Here’s why parents are boycotting the new ‘Peter Rabbit’ film

Food allergies are no joke.

Updated Apr. 25, 2022

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What Arianna Huffington wants you to know about healthy tech use for kids

“Phones, like all technology, should augment our humanity, not consume it,” says Huffington.

Updated Feb. 14, 2018

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This is why mothers have so much emotional labor

It’s called emotional labor. And mothers have a lot of it.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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My child: I hope you keep your innocence as long as you can

Because you don’t get to go back and re-do your childhood.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022

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Chip Gaines’ message about marriage is a Valentine’s Day gift to us all

There’s “no such thing as a ‘perfect marriage,’” says Gaines.

Updated Feb. 14, 2018

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Guess what? Millennial parents are great with managing their money, says new report

In fact, many of us are saving for our kids’ education, even as we pay off our own student loans.

Updated Feb. 14, 2018

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Baby Shopping Guide

Ergobaby 180 Reversible Stroller

8 facts you need to know about the new Ergobaby stroller.

Updated Feb. 27, 2023

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Life

How real moms define true love + romance

“Romance in my house is a hot bath. Alone.?”—Kristi Estes

Updated Feb. 14, 2018

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Dear Mom BFF

Peanut's app founder Michelle Kennedy writes a letter to her mom BFF.

Updated Apr. 25, 2022

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Parenting

When should you start letting your kids make decisions? Now

Tell your child, “You’re the expert on you.”

Updated Dec. 05, 2022

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It’s science: Being sensitive to your baby’s cues leads to a more secure attachment

A parent’s level of sensitivity to baby’s signals can be an important predictor of healthy infant-parent attachment.

Updated Feb. 13, 2018

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Marriage & Partnerships

Dear husband: I am all in, forever

I choose you no matter what life throws at us.

Updated Mar. 25, 2022

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12 Lululemon must-haves that are on sale RIGHT NOW

We’ve done the browsing for you and picked out 12 of our favorites.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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I’m turning into my mother—and I’m so grateful for that

The truth is, you understand me in a unique way that my husband, children or best girlfriends never will.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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Why Carrie Underwood works out with her son

“My boys make workouts fun (and a bit less productive, but that’s okay)!” says Underwood.

Updated Feb. 13, 2018

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Littlest Love of Your Life Sweepstakes

Enter the Littlest Love of Your Life Sweepstakes to win over $3,700 in prizes from much-loved brands!

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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5 tips to help kids dress themselves, from a Montessori expert

While they won’t be able to do it perfectly at first, practice makes perfect.

Updated Apr. 19, 2023

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6 Montessori parenting habits to practice every day

Here’s what you can do at home, today!

Updated Feb. 22, 2025

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Letting go of high expectations helped me become a happier mama

Despite what I have gained as a mother, what I let go of in my journey into motherhood is what’s most important.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Life

Parenting

Jessica Biel shares why she’s teaching her 2-year-old about sex-ed

“I really believe that if you start this early, there’s no shame,” says Biel.

Updated Feb. 12, 2018

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