A Mother’s Day Tribute: The Pain She Endured, The Protection She Ensures

This year, on 11th May 2025, Mother’s Day in India, let’s take a moment to go beyond the cake and flowers. This i not just a regular day but an opportunity to honor the journey of a mother. Now is the time to give her a Mother’s Day tribute for all the pain she endures and the protection she ensures. Have you ever thought about what a mother truly wants for herself and her kids? We know you do, but forget it with the chaos of life, which is given by a mother. Together, let’s make this Mother’s Day more than just a hashtag.

‘But why should we make Mother’s Day so special? She’s just performing her duties, just like everybody else!’ If this is the thought in your mind, let us break the bubble

• A mother could’ve chosen her convenience. But she bears everything from morning sickness and sleepless nights to hormonal roller coasters and aching backs just to carry her child.
• Remember those times when she was awake all night because you had to pull an all-nighter? Or when she gave her favorite cake slice to you because you like it?
• A mother was once a young soul full of hopes and dreams, but she paused all that, just for you! All that she does, she do it out of love.
• Do you recall the head massage she gave you while her hands were aching after cooking meals for you?
• She was your first teacher, friend, nurse, nutritionist, counselor, and bodyguard. Her goal was simple: keep you safe. With time, the concern doesn’t fade; it evolves.

There’s much more that can not be penned down. But most of all, motherhood is often underappreciated and draining (emotionally, mentally, and physically). But she accepts it all with a smile. This Mother’s Day, let’s acknowledge the unseen sacrifices and give our mothers the appreciation they always deserved, but never asked for.

Hygiene Tips for Mothers

The first thing you can do for your mother is to keep them healthy, for which the first step is hygiene. Let’s get practical for a moment. As moms protect others, who protects them? Here are some hygiene tips for mothers to help safeguard their health and peace of mind:

• Keep hands sanitized: Make sure that a mother sanitizes her hands, especially after diaper changes, touching public surfaces, or dealing with pet care.
• Disinfect: Clean the bottles, pacifiers, surfaces, and toys with non-toxic sterilizing solutions because you touch them too!
• Personal Hygiene: Moms often skip meals, showers, or self-care. Don’t, your health affects your child and your entire household.
• Use Antiseptic Solutions: Keep antiseptic sprays handy for cuts, rashes, or cleaning surfaces. Especially when you’re constantly around kids! You both could need it anytime.

Remember, being a protector also means protecting yourself.

Mother’s Day Celebration

Before you plan the celebration and choose your Mother’s Day gift, think about your mother. What does she like? What are her hobbies? What was she before you? What does she often talk about? When you start to think about her, what do you recall? Her voice? The smell of her cooking? Her gentle touch? Her care? Her head massages? Her melodrama? This exercise will help you choose a perfect gift and the kind of celebration she deserves.

Making Mother’s Day in India Unique

In India, Mother’s Day falls on the second Sunday of May. But in Indian culture, honoring your mother is embedded in our daily lives, from mythology to modern parenting. Whether it’s Maa Durga’s strength or Yashoda’s unconditional love, Indian tradition cherishes motherhood deeply. So, why not bring in cultural elements to your modern celebration? Let this be a day that resonates with your roots.

Ideas:

• Cook her favorite childhood dish: Your mother is delighted by the little efforts you put in for her.
• Recite her a poem or song: We bet she hums some songs more often than others.
• Take her to a temple: Our moms are believers in god, in good deeds, in karma. 
• Gift her something handmade: She is not a materialist but a motivator for hard work.

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Gifts don’t need to be expensive; they need to be meaningful. Here are some Mother’s Day gifts that say “I see you”, “I love you”, and “I value you.”

• A Personalized Memory Jar: Fill a jar with 50 memories or reasons why you love her. She can pull one out every time she feels down.
• A Spa Day (at Home!): Set up an aromatic foot soak, a face mask, and relaxing music. Give her an hour to unwind — no interruptions.
• Hygiene Hamper: Create a hamper with Herbal soaps, Sanitizers, Essential oils, Body lotions, A soft towel, and other essentials to pamper her.
• A Heartfelt Letter: In the age of DMs, a handwritten letter is a rare treasure. Tell her about the little things she did that made your world brighter.
• A “No Chores” Day: Take over all responsibilities — cooking, cleaning, errands — and let her relax. Add a sign: “Queen of the Day: No Duties Allowed!”

The Circle of Life

As they say, life comes full circle. As we grow older, roles reverse. Our mothers begin to age, and their vulnerabilities increase. This is the time to pay back the efforts, when your mother needs you the most. If your mother is 50+, show her you care, give her your attention, and protect her by:

• Accompany her to health check-ups
• Monitor her hygiene (ensure her toothbrush isn’t too old, or her skincare isn’t expired)
• Install handrails if she’s aging
• Be her tech buddy — help her navigate online transactions or video calls
• Give her independence and dignity
• Talk to her when she’s alone
• Don’t let her do all the chores as before

Let your Mother’s Day tribute be not just about love, but about responsibility too. Not to forget, this is not only for biological mothers. Some are grandmothers, foster moms, stepmoms, or even single dads playing dual roles. This is for them too! Celebrate them. Acknowledge their resilience. Love comes in many forms, and so does motherhood.

Happy Mother’s Day, Mummy!

In this ever-changing world, one thing remains constant — a mother’s love. Don’t scroll and pass by. If you live away from family, call her. Visit her. Hug her. Thank her.
Celebrate the pain she endured, and honor the protection she ensures.
Say it loud and proud: “Happy Mother’s Day!” This Mother’s Day, let’s give back. Not just with gifts, but with our time, attention, and love.