ways for you to celebrate & say “Happy Mother’s Day!“
6Mother’s Day is a holiday honoring motherhood that is observed in different forms throughout the world. In the United States, Mother’s Day 2026 will occur on Sunday, May 10. The American incarnation of Mother’s Day was created by Anna Jarvis in 1908 and became an official U.S. holiday in 1914.
Today is All about MOM
Mother’s Day Crafts
- Octagon Photo Jewelry Necklaces Kit Makes 10
- DIY Happy Mother’s Day Card with Pop-Up Flower
- Fingerprint poppies are super-easy to make and can be turned into any gift.
Conversation Starters for your 1-on-1s
These are great for conversations or writing prompts!
- What was your relationship with your own mother like?
- Was there something your parents did when you were a kid that you swore you’d never do yourself?
- How have your notions of what it means to be a parent changed over your lifetime?
- (If she worked): What was it like being a working mom at that time? Would you do it all over again? What would you change?
- (If she didn’t work) What was it like being a stay-at-home mom at that time? Would you do it all over again? What would you change?
- When did you know you were ready to have kids?
- What was the first year of motherhood like for you?
- What do you want or wish most for your kids?
Movies & TV Shows to Watch
- Wonder (2017) PG | 1h 53min | Drama, Family
- Dumplin’ (2018) PG-13 | 1h 50min | Comedy, Drama
- Mamma Mia! (2008) PG-13 | 1h 48min | Comedy, Musical, Romance
- Akeelah and the Bee (2006) PG | 1h 52min | Drama, Family
- Motherhood (2009) PG-13 | 1h 30min | Comedy, Drama
- Brave (2012) PG | 1h 33min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
- Imitation of Life (1934) Approved | 1h 51min | Drama, Romance
- Cheaper by the Dozen (2003) PG | 1h 38min | Comedy, Family
- Stella Dallas (1937) Approved | 1h 46min | Drama, Romance
- Mother’s Day (2016) PG-13 | 1h 58min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Because I Said So (2007) PG-13 | 1h 42min | Comedy, Romance
- Steel Magnolias (1989) PG | 1h 57min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
- Freaky Friday (1976) G | 1h 35min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
- Houseboat (1958) Unrated | 1h 50min | Comedy, Drama, Family
- Mildred Pierce (1945 or 2011 Mini-Series) Approved | 1h 51min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
- Stepmom (1998) PG-13 | 2h 5min | Comedy, Drama
- Mr. Mom (1983) PG | 1h 31min | Comedy, Drama
- Lady Bird (2017) R | 1h 34min | Comedy, Drama
- The Parent Trap (1961) Passed | 2h 9min | Comedy, Family, Romance
- The Guilt Trip (2012) PG-13 | 1h 35min | Comedy, Drama
- Anywhere But Here (1999) PG-13 | 1h 54min | Comedy, Drama
- Where the Heart Is (2000) PG-13 | 2h | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Printable Products for Mother's Day
