What Fresh Hell Is Mother's Day?

Published: May 8, 2024, 9:30 a.m.

b'Is one morning of runny eggs and burnt toast really fair payback for 364 days of work? Does "Mother\'s Day" have to mean packing the kids for a two-hour drive to see your mom and/or mother-in-law? Why does Mother\'s Day often feel like it\'s more trouble than it\'s worth?\\nMargaret and Amy discuss:\\n\\nAnna Jarvis and the rather tragic origins of Mother\'s Day\\n\\n"minor Mother\'s Day" vs "major Mother\'s Day," and how to deliver that message\\n\\nHow to ask for\\u2014and get\\u2014the Mother\'s Day that feels right for you\\n\\n\\nMargaret mentions "The Lanyard" by Billy Collins in this episode.\\nWe love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website:\\nhttps://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/\\nMother\'s Day, making mom feel special mom friends, funny moms, parenting advice, parenting experts, parenting tips,\\xa0mothers, families, parenting skills, parenting strategies, parenting styles, busy moms, self-help for moms, manage kid\\u2019s behavior, teenager, toddler, baby, tween, child development, family activities, family fun, parent child relationship, decluttering, kid-friendly, invisible workload, mothers day, mother\'s day gift ideas\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'