Mother's Day

Surviving Teenagers: Why they forgot Mother's Day

By Marianne Kavanagh, Mar 19, 2012

On Mothers’ Day, I bump into my friend down the road. She has four teenage sons, the eldest away at university. "One out of four," she says. "He just rang. I said, and where are my flowers? I like to keep him on his toes."

Voted top celeb mums Judi Dench, Joanna Lumley - and childless Helen Mirren!

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Mar 15, 2012

A poll of who Brits would regard as the top 'Celeb Mum' has resulted in some amusing winners – although Dame Judi Dench came out top in the genesreunited.co.uk survey, it was runner up Helen Mirren who gave us the giggles.

Thanks Mum! Olympic and Paralympic athletes celebrate Mother's Day

By Liz Stansfield, Mar 14, 2012

Our Olympic 2012 hopefuls have recorded messages of thanks to their mums to celebrate Mother’s Day

Mum knows best: Which pearls of wisdom will you pass on to your children?

By Liz Stansfield, Mar 12, 2012

The top 50 pearls of wisdom we pass on to our children from our own mothers. Do they sound familiar to you?

Estranged from my mum on Mother's Day

By parentdish.co.uk, Mar 9, 2012

When I was a very little girl, I idolised my mum. She would tell me things like 'I'm the best friend you will ever have' and 'You don't need anyone else. You've got me'.

Why I am banning Mother's Day in my house

By Hazel Davis, Mar 6, 2012

"Ooh I bet you’re looking forward to your very first Mother’s Day aren’t you?!" I have heard this question at least 100 times in the last week (OK, a couple). Well actually, no, I’m not. Mother’s Day is banned in my house.

Did your relationship with your mother change once you became a mum?

By Glynis Kozma, Mar 5, 2012

My mum always insists that I phone her as soon as I am home. Sometimes she tries to press food onto me, even though the journey, which I've been doing for over 30 years, is under four hours.

Mother's Day gift guide: 10 of the best presents from him

By Liz Stansfield, Mar 5, 2012

Ten gift ideas for your partner to buy yours truly for Mother’s Day this year, whatever the budget

True friendship: The mother who made a home for her best friend's FIVE orphaned children

By parentdish.co.uk, Mar 4, 2012

Julie Jones was already single handedly bringing up three teenage boys, but when her best friend Caroline Atkin was dying of cancer, Julie promised she would take in her five children and bring them up as her own.