Create Your Desired Mother's Day Experience with These Simple Tips

As Mother's Day draws near, we'd like to offer some gentle reminders to all the amazing moms out there. It's disheartening when Monday rolls around, and moms feel disappointed about how their special day went. However, we have discovered that a few simple things can make all the difference in ensuring a wonderful Mother's Day experience. Start by thinking, what would make your Mother's Day truly special?

• Clearly communicate your Mother's Day wishes to your family. Your partner can't read your mind, so be explicit about what you want and don't want to do. For instance, if you prefer not to change diapers, cook, or clean, let them know. Alternatively, if you don't mind those tasks but want to sleep in and watch Netflix, make that clear too.

  
  

• Your partner is not going to be a different person on Sunday. Be logical about your expectations of what they can/will do. And again, clearly communicate. For example: if they have never surprised you with flowers, it probably won’t magically happen this year, it’s okay to ask.

  
  

• Are you a single mom? Explore different ways to get a break, swap with a friend, get a sitter, take some time off work. Leave the chores at nap and pamper yourself.

  
  

• Be realistic in your plan based on your actual family, not an idealized Instagram vision of them. For example: If you have children under 4 then don’t plan on a relaxing brunch at a nice restaurant, with them, you are likely setting yourself up for failure.

  
  

• Is your dream to spend the whole day away from your kids? That’s great! We are allowed one day a year to prioritize ourselves over others. You're still a great mom and taking a break to be by yourself or with friends is healthy.

  
  

• Are you also celebrating another mom in your life that day (wife, MIL, mom, grandma) and not able to relax the way you want? That can be okay, just pick another day to be all yours. Saturday is good too, or next Sunday. Let your family know you want to move your day. You deserve it!

  
  

• Do you not identify as a mother, but still do all the caregiving? You still deserve a day to prioritize you and what you want, just pick one, and tell your family about it.

  
  

• For those navigating Mother's Day without their mother, whether through loss or a difficult relationship, this day can be approached in a way that feels right for you. Perhaps it's a time for quiet reflection, celebrating other nurturing figures in your life, or simply allowing yourself space without pressure.If Mother's Day evokes complex emotions, it's perfectly okay to choose a different day to honor yourself or the supportive people around you. Creating your own special day can be a meaningful way to prioritize your well-being.

  
  

• Are you a mother without a child to hold? Think of how you can spend (or ignore) the day to meet your needs.

  
  

Keep in mind that one glorious day is great, but it is not going to fix everything. This can be a reminder to find ways to prioritize our own needs in the normal weekly grind.

We hope you have a wonderful day and get some time to celebrate all that you do.