The Superhero We Call Mom

Definition of a mom: A person who has the ability to detect a lie, hear the smallest noise, and see out of the back of her head.

Every child gets into its best mode to create the best Mother’s Day gift or a surprise. If we were to ask someone how they would define the word mother, the sure answer most of them would provide is “Mother is the world”.

This important person is responsible for bringing the child into this world and nurturing and providing holistic development. To celebrate mothers and mother figures, Mother's Day is celebrated. People often show their appreciation with gifts, cards, flowers, or spending quality time together. This year it will be celebrated in India on Sunday, May 12.

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History of Mother’s Day

The origins of Mother's Day as celebrated in the United States date back to the 19th century. In some cases, countries already had existing celebrations honoring motherhood, and their celebrations then adopted several external characteristics from the US holiday, such as giving carnations and other presents to one's mother. The trend spread to India too and Mother’s Day is celebrated on the 2nd week of May.

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Role of a Mother

The connection between a mother and her child begins long before the child is born. From the moment of conception, a unique biological bond is formed that lays the foundation for the child’s future health and development.

The bond between a mother and child has no right words to describe, any adjective will seem too less to say what a child means to its mother and what a mother means to the child. Ever since the baby is born, the mother is the world of the child, It’s a relationship that shapes the course of a child’s life, impacting everything from their physical health to their emotional well-being, cognitive abilities, and social skills.

Historically, mothers were primarily responsible for nurturing and caring for their children. However, over time, this role has greatly expanded. Today’s mothers often juggle multiple roles – they are not only caregivers but also breadwinners, educators, coaches, and more.

Just like how the mother plays her role in a child’s life, similarly, there are occasions when someone plays this role, yes, as similar to that of a mother. I have heartwarming stories from many of them, who refer to a special person in their life as equal to the mother. Some dads play the role of a mother, and relatives or maybe older siblings also play this role so well.

On this Mother’s Day it’s time to recognize those people who are mothers as well as those who play the role of a mother in any child’s life.

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The Role of a Mother and the Power of a Mother

The role of a mother and the power of a mother can never be underestimated. Let’s see the tales of some amazing mothers.

Jane Goodall

Yes, the very name reminds us of the lady who stayed in the wild and did her research on chimpanzees. For a girl from London it wasn’t very easy to convince her parents that she wanted to live in Africa, that too in the wild. It was Jane Goodalls’ Mother, Vanne Morris-Goodall who told Jane that she could do anything she wished. Jane says that, that support was immense and that her mother accompanied her on her journey as well.

Thomas Alva Edison

Thomas Alva Edison was the youngest of the seven kids of Nancy Alva Edison. When the school dismissed Thomas Edison and said he could no longer study there, it was Nancy who decided to Homeschool him. This is how he described his mother, “My mother was the making of me. She was so true, so sure of me; and I felt I had something to live for, someone I must not disappoint.”

APJ Abdul Kalam

A Bharat Ratna, Padma Bhushan awardee, educationist, author, visionary, philanthropist, and one of the greatest scientists India has ever produced, more known that his title is his Simplicity and Humility. He never missed an occasion to owe his success to his mother. He so fondly dedicates the cherished moments spent with his mother, talking about how she taught him to be fearless and face the world.

Wow, that was so overwhelming, the very word to describe a mother itself makes us emotional. Every mother is very dear to her child and in fact, it deserves celebration not only on Mother’s Day but every single day to acknowledge the love and nurturing that we receive.
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So this Mother’s Day let’s just reach out to all the mothers and those who play the role of a mother in so many lives and acknowledge them. To those mothers who are not with us, we remember them and thank them for the selflessness and love they bestowed upon us. Just accept and appreciate, and Transform Happily!

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