How To Appreciate Mom on Mother’s Day
Without a doubt Motherhood is one of the hardest jobs around and quite possibly one of the more thankless and taken for granted. Ironically the “job” of mothering may be the greatest teacher of management skills. Think about it; what other endeavor in life requires you to serve as cook, teacher, therapist, accountant, and nurse, among a slew of other professional titles.
KIDS — How to Show Mom You Care Everyday
Mother’s Day comes once a year, but little gestures that say “I love you,” are an important lesson in gratitude best learned early. Everyone has bad days, but you can show Mom you care:
- Help with chores
- Put away toys
- Clean your room
- Do your homework
HUSBANDS — Show Your Wife You Appreciate Her Hard Work
Your wife will likely seek support for her career and/or her job at home with the kids. How you respond makes all the difference in the world. You can show her how much she means:
- Clean the kitchen after dinner
- Help with the chores
- Take the kids away for an afternoon
- Do the grocery shopping or the laundry
- Cook dinner
- Take her out to a movie
- Anything to help
Regardless of whether Mom works primarily in the home or both, a little appreciation for everything she does goes a long, long way.
Appreciation for the Stay-At-Home Mom
The stay-at-home Mom has a job that far surpasses the typical 40-hour a week gig. Imagine what would happen if after 40 hours Mom threw in the towel. What can you do to show your stay at home Mom you need and value her hard work?
Show Appreciation for Your Stay-At-Home Mom
The Balancing Act of the Working Mom
According to USA Today, more employees prefer managers that are mothers to those that are non-mothers. Why? Mothers have a finely honed patience, tolerance and compassion. They also know how to accurately manage their time and have integrated high-level interpersonal skills into their lives. Reward your working Mom in little ways for all she does, both at home and at work.
