What Moms Want on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day doesn’t need to be over-the-top to be meaningful. The most magical moments come from simple acts of thoughtfulness. If you’re wondering how to make the day special, here’s the secret:
- Ask her what she wants in advance.
- Feed her, tidy up, and give her time to rest.
- Take care of the little ones while she recharges.
That’s it. No fancy plans or pricey gifts required. Give her the pause she so rarely gets: a break from the noise, the chores, and the never-ending “to-dos.” Let her breathe, laugh, and enjoy the day on her terms.
To put this into perspective, there’s a children’s book in the Berenstain Bear collection called Mama’s Day Surprise. Mama gets wind that her family wants to surprise her with breakfast in bed. She goes to the store and makes sure they have all the ingredients for her favorite breakfast, even the out of season berries. She gets the breakfast tray from the back of the cupboard and cleans it up, then puts it where Papa Bear will easily find it. She prepares everything in advance for her own surprise, because like so many moms, she knows if she doesn’t do it, it might not get done, and she doesn’t want her cubs to feel disappointed.
This year, surprise her by doing all those quiet, invisible things she normally shoulders. Prep the breakfast ingredients, plan ahead, and let her rest, guilt-free.
And if you’re letting her sleep in, plan quiet crafts or independent playtime away from her room so she doesn’t wake up to tiny voices whisper-yelling, “Is Mommy awake yet?”
Sweet Gift Ideas for Mother’s Day
Every mom is different. Some love handmade keepsakes. Others want a cozy meal with family. Some might prefer an activity or even time with their own mom. Ask what would make her feel seen and celebrated. Then take care of the details. If you’re giving flowers, trim the stems and place them in water. If you’re making breakfast, clean up the mess. Do the little things, start to finish, because those thoughtful gestures speak the loudest.
One Last Tip: Aim for Zero
Zero meals for her to make. Zero dishes to clean. Zero diapers to change.
Give her an actual day off, where she can just be mom in all the best ways: cuddles, giggles, love, and none of the work. That’s the kind of Mother’s Day magic she’ll remember forever.
Mother’s Day for Baby Doll Mommies
There’s one mom you won’t want to forget this Mother’s Day—the little mommy in your life who cares for and loves her baby doll each day.
For many toddlers and young children, this may be their very first Mother’s Day as a baby doll mom, and that’s something worth celebrating. They feed, cuddle, carry, and tuck their dolls into bed with all the kindness and care they’ve learned from you. What better way to encourage that tenderness than by helping their baby doll say “thank you”?
Write a card or wrap a tiny gift from baby doll to their mommy and give it to your little one on Mother’s Day as a sweet surprise. Imagine the happiness and pride on your child’s face when they wake up to find a note from their LullaBaby doll, thanking them for being such a good mommy.
It’s a beautiful way to encourage nurturing play and show your child the same sense of appreciation and love that they’re giving their mom. Whether it’s a tiny handmade card tucked beside their favorite doll or a pretend tea party to celebrate, these small moments create big memories.
Mother’s Day is about honoring all moms and all the ways moms show love. If you shower the moms in your life with love, it’ll come back to you tenfold.