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More Than a Mother: A letter to my younger self on Mother’s Day

In honour of Mother’s Day 2023, we asked our amazing global team of writers to tell us, in their own words, what it means to them to be More Than a Mother. Here’s what it means to Jay. Dear Younger Self, As I sit down to write this letter to you, I can’t help but feel a sense of nostalgia and longing for those early days of motherhood.  I can still vividly recall the sweet...

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How to be sensitive around Mother’s Day for those who find it tough

As May rolls around each year, millions of people will rush to buy gifts, cards and flowers for the mother figures in their lives. They will spend May 14 spoiling said mother figures – with lunches, phone calls and other meaningful gestures that show the women who have guided them just how much they are appreciated.  But for so many other people, Mother’s Day can be a challenging time – especially for those who have...

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From bath bombs to breakfast in bed, here are the things I don’t want for Mother’s Day

A century ago, Mother’s Day was just another day as the Earth slowly inched its way around the sun. Then, in 1905, a brilliant daughter, Anna Jarvis, decided to honour her mother’s memory by turning it into a day of celebration and appreciation.  Now, take note, kids – because Anna managed to raise the bar pretty darn high. In fact, she aced the best present for Mother’s Day – the day itself.  A decade later,...

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Mother’s Day: Outside the box gift ideas from tech to travel and more

Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to show appreciation for the people in our lives who have nurtured and cared for us. While biological mothers are, of course, worthy of celebration, it’s important to remember that mother figures come in all forms – grandmothers, aunts, stepmothers, foster mothers, mentors and more. Regardless of who the mother figure in your life is, May 14 is day that is all about them!  Before you resort to the...

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