Mother’s Day can be an overwhelming holiday when it comes to thanking and showing gratitude for the amazing mom in your life – but what does she really want? Look no further. According to History.com, “The American incarnation of Mother’s Day was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and became an official U.S. holiday in 1914.” So we have over 100 years of feedback from moms on what might be on their ...
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Mother’s Day is a special occasion to celebrate and appreciate the most important woman in your life. This day is even more special for first-time moms. Being a new mother is a unique experience, and it's important to celebrate it. However, finding the perfect gift can be challenging. Here are the best Mother's Day gifts for first-time moms. Personalized Jewelry Personalized jewelry is a great way to show a first-time mom that she ...
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Being a mom is one of the most challenging things most people ever do. Taking care of a tiny human (or SEVERAL) is a freaky amount of responsibility that, all too often, reduces the faint of heart to a crying heap on the bathroom floor. (Ask me how I know). But being an adoptive mom is a special kind of challenge, an emotional rollercoaster that many of us just don’t have ...
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Stay at home moms get so much, but rarely will they tell you that they get to have it all. It’s a challenging life, being someone’s caregiver full time. Many stay at home moms find that they struggle with a loss of personal identity and purpose. Taru had never planned on having kids before she met her husband, but love changed her mind. “I never was one of those girls who dreamed ...
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When I think back to when I had my first child at 25, I remember so many feelings of overwhelm, so many moments of thinking, ‘How the hell am I supposed to shower??’ It was madness. It was insanity. It was exhausting. And so many days, like so many other moms, I was doing it with no help. I literally cannot even imagine how hard it must be to do it with ...
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Every mom is special and worthy and enough, but this week, Joovy Magazine wanted to highlight specific types of moms that face unique challenges and unexpected blessings. Today, we meet working mom Christina, whose passion for fun and personal identity has led her to find the delicate balance between work and her children. “Up until the day I pushed my first son out I wasn’t truly sold on the idea of ...
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This time of year, most moms are eagerly anticipating bouquets of flowers and breakfasts in bed. A surprising number of modern moms though are ignoring the holiday as much as society will allow — why? Why Some Moms Don’t Dig Mother’s Day On social media and in quiet circles, some moms are daring to disrupt the tradition of Mother’s Day in their homes. There’s a variety of philosophical reasons behind the choice, ...
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