With Mother’s Day approaching, children and fathers have a wonderful opportunity to show mom how much she means to the family. This can sometimes be a little stressful for dads as kids come to them looking for ideas of special things to do for mom. But this doesn’t have to be stressful.

You really can’t go wrong by making breakfast for mom on Mother’s Day. Just be sure to help the younger kids and supervise any use of the stove.

Try to let mom sleep in on her special day. Chances are, she could use a bit of extra rest. A tea party is always fun for families with little girls. You could even make it a theme party and visit stores like Hip Hop to find matching outfits.

A dance recital would be lots of fun for the kids, and mom will love it as well. Be sure to capture this on film for mom to enjoy later!

You could do both the tea party and the dance, and wear the poodle skirts for both! Another great idea, my own personal favorite, is to clean the house for mom on Mother’s Day. What a great way to feel appreciated waking up to a nice clean house without having to do the work for a change!

There are also lots of crafts that the children can do with mom. This creates a fun activity, and the resulting craft can be mom’s gift. This can make a great family tradition, and the craft activities can progress in difficulty from year to year.

You could also plant flowers, or even a tree, for mom. These are living creatures that mom will enjoy for years to come. A heartfelt letter is another great idea.

Dads can help younger children with the writing and with many other ideas. Have them draw a special picture if they are too young to write. What could be more special for a mom on Mother’s Day?

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