Mother’s Day Is Not a Break (And It Shouldn’t Be)


Mother’s Day isn’t the break you’re told it is.
It’s the day you’re celebrated… but often still carrying the weight of it all.

Sure, maybe you get breakfast in bed (made with love but a side of chaos).
Maybe you get a card (while mentally planning lunches for the week).
Maybe you get “a day off” (that you spend managing the fallout afterward).

You deserve more.
You deserve to feel seen, not just be handed flowers and a hug.

Here’s the real talk:
Mother’s Day is heavy because it reminds us how invisible our needs can be the rest of the year. It’s not ungrateful to want more. It’s honest.

So this year, I’m inviting you to ask for what you really want:

  • Time where you’re not needed.
  • Rest without guilt.
  • Celebration without expectations.
  • Acknowledgment of how hard you work—and how deeply you love.

You don’t have to wait for someone to guess right.
You can name your needs, clearly and unapologetically.

Because Mother’s Day shouldn’t just be a break—it should be a beginning.

Here’s your tiny challenge:
Take five minutes today and write down one thing you truly want this Mother's Day.
Then share it—with your partner, kids, friends, whoever needs to know.
Because you deserve a Mother’s Day that actually fills you back up.

I'm standing with you.
Cheering for you.
Celebrating you—the whole you. 💛

Big hugs,

KISm Parenting Solutions

I am a parent coach who supports and guides exhausted and overwhelmed working parents becoming successful in both their careers and parenting, while fostering connection and harmony in their homes. I am dedicated to providing practical solutions and strategies that empower parents to regain control over their time and create a calm and stress free environment, even in the face of challenges. Through personalized time management systems and nurturing support, I help parents achieve a sense of balance, enabling them to arrive at work on time and cultivate a deep sense of inner strength and well-being. Together, we will navigate the journey towards a family that works together, where connection and efficiency coexist, allowing both parents and children to thrive.

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