Caribbean families will tell you that family is important, but sometimes it is hard to maintain the family unit without the help of a strong mother. For all those mothers out there that spend the time to provide for their families, we salute you.
In this COVID environment, getting together can be challenging for most mothers whose children are either grow-up with families of their own or living on their own. Although some can’t make it to see their mothers, there are things they can do to make sure their mothers know they appreciate them.
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1 Simply Call To Say Hello
Sometimes a simple phone call can make someone's day. It is a way for them to know that you were thinking about them. Talk as long as you want, because the longer the conversation the more it will uplift their spirit and improve the verbal engagement. People tend to feel better when they get outside their own heads and do something for or with others. Being kind and generous to other people doesn’t have to be a monumental act of charity and self-sacrifice. It can be quite small and still meaningful.
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2 Give A Long Hug
In this COVID environment this action is not recommended but if you are in the same household and you have not being affected by the virus just give your mother a nice hug. Holding a hug, hearts pressed together, increases serotonin levels, thereby elevating mood. Likewise, hugging releases oxytocin, a “bonding” hormone which creates attachment in relationships. Hugging relaxes muscles. When embracing in a hug, blood circulation increases, easing tension in muscles.
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3 Turn It Into A Spa Day
Some mothers have never had a day where they can pamper themselves so turn the day into a Spa day. Give her a facial mask, manicure and pedicure. If it's your wife or girlfriend, give her an oil massage to complete the spa treatment. Face masks are the perfect skin care treatment to help individuals with skin treatment. The right face mask can help hydrate skin, remove excess oils and help improve the appearance of pores. Massage has a positive effect on the skin. It can increase the temperature of the skin helping to reduce stress. The increase in blood circulation from a massage allows the skin to create additional nutrients that improve the skin's condition, texture and tone.
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4 Serve Breakfast In Bed
For all the days mothers get up early to make breakfast, lunch and dinner, sometimes they need a break. A good way to improve their mood on Mother's day is to surprise them with breakfast in bed. This let them know without you saying it that you appreciate them and you are willing to do for them what you they've been doing for you. It also let them relax for oncee while you take care of things. If you can't make your mother breakfast, maybe her favorite breakfast place still delivers and you can have her favorite meal delivered.
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5 Spend The Day Watching TV Shows & Movies
Sometimes, all you need is a day when you do nothing. Grab the remote, get your popcorn, drinks, snacks and blanket and spend the day watching your favorite movies and television shows. There are an abundance of content that any type of family can enjoy. Spending the day around the TV is a good way to bond, laugh, cry, and debate with your family about any and everything. In the end, your mother will appreciate the fact that the family is simply spending time together and that is whats most important.
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