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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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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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Why I fully embrace ‘toddler dinner’—even as a dietitian

No cooking, zero prep, minimal cleanup. Have I sold you yet?

Updated Jun. 11, 2024
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Parents share hilarious reasons to justify having more kids to strangers in viral video

“I really want a bedtime routine that takes up the whole night.”

Updated Jun. 12, 2024
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‘Concerning’ levels of lead found in popular brands of puffs—what parents need to know

Certain brands of puffs aren't healthy after all, according to new Consumer Reports findings.

Updated Jun. 12, 2024
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Former ‘Bachelor’ star says it’s okay to ‘hate pregnancy’—even if you’ve struggled with infertility

“It's okay if it’s really hard,” she wrote, “and you don’t have to pretend that it’s all perfect all the time.”

Updated Jun. 12, 2024
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Would you try a no-rules dinner with your kids?

If your kids are in an eating rut, try switching up mealtime like in this viral moment.

Updated Jun. 11, 2024
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Meet the mom changing the script on working motherhood in Japan

Shoko Fujiwara wants women to live life the way they want to.

Updated Jun. 11, 2024
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‘ACOTAR’ baby names are bringing your favorite fantasy characters to life

Have you heard any of these baby names at the playground yet?

Updated Jul. 05, 2024
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“Get yourself a snack” and other sage advice for making it through the day from Instagram sensation Caitlin Murray (aka Big Time Adulting)

"Any time you have the ability to like laugh at yourself or laugh at the craziness–it really changes your mindset."

Updated Jun. 11, 2024
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These parents are blaming their daughter for getting left behind by their cruise ship

"I wanted to scream that they were not going to inconvenience 3,998 people because two could not understand what a schedule was."

Updated Jun. 11, 2024
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Dad’s gentle parenting moment caught on camera is healing hearts all over the internet

"It's hard growing up, learning these hard lessons, and you're doing a good job."

Updated Jun. 11, 2024
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Parents everywhere will relate to HGTV star Erin Napier’s bittersweet feelings about her youngest

“We’re losing her babyness but getting real, sweet, thoughtful conversations in exchange,” she wrote.

Updated Jun. 11, 2024
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How to pump and not dump while traveling without your baby

Investing in a TSA-friendly 20-hour portable breast milk cooler, like the MilKeeper by Mila’s Keeper, is essential for protecting your milk against spoilage and spills.

Updated Jun. 18, 2024
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Macaulay Culkin opens up about his ‘complicated relationship’ with Father’s Day

"Father’s Day isn’t for me, it’s for the people that make me feel like a father."

Updated Jun. 10, 2024
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Hoda Kotb explains why she never taught her daughters what it means to be ‘on a diet’

Kotb said her 7-year-old didn’t know the word “diet” because she’s “never said it” around her.

Updated Jun. 10, 2024
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These podcasts will wow your kids all summer (and you’ll love them, too)

Our new favorite summer activity? Podcast co-listening.

Updated Jun. 10, 2024
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Nicola Coughlan’s brilliant response to being called ‘brave’ for nude scenes is a lesson for us all

One can feel represented on-screen without pressuring our favorite actors.

Updated Jun. 10, 2024
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From postpartum depression to opioid addiction—and how I found my way back

I was so good at hiding my addiction that nobody knew. But I needed help.

Updated Jun. 07, 2024
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Being a SAHM during the summer can be so hard—so I came up with a plan

Plan, prepare—but also be flexible. I think that's my new summer mantra.

Updated Jun. 07, 2024
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