🫶 8 Harmful Motherhood Myths We Need to Let Go Of

Plus, local day spas and retreats you'll want to book ASAP.

May 9, 2026

This Mother’s Day feels different. Over the past year, we’ve watched something powerful emerge — not just another parenting conversation, but a real movement around technology. And at its center are moms.

Moms like you and me who love our kids fiercely and are willing to act. Moms showing up at school board meetings, asking tough questions about phones, social media and technology in classrooms. Pushing for phone-free schools. Reclaiming play, independence and a real-world childhood. Not simply out of fear or protection, though those feelings are real, but out of wisdom and deep love. And honestly, local moms are queens. Thoughtful. Engaged. Informed. Community-minded. Unafraid to lead when it matters most.

So today, we’re celebrating you by exploring the real stories of motherhood — the beautiful and the hard — alongside ways to reset, restore and savor simple joys, from brunch to movies worth crying through. However you’re spending the day, may it be filled with connection and the people who make it meaningful.

Happy Mother’s Day!

— Alayne Sulkin, publisher

This Mother’s Day, let’s release unhelpful expectations and replace them with truths that bring freedom, grace and joy.

If your ideal day includes plush robes, quiet rooms and zero snack requests, we’ve got the perfect escapes to treat yourself this Mother’s Day.

Hands-on learning, joyful exploration, and caring teachers — experience early education that sparks a lifelong love of learning. Ages 3 months to kindergarten.

At Alderbrook Resort & Spa family traditions begin and memories linger. We invite you to gather, unwind and create moments that last a lifetime.

From animated classics to heartfelt dramas to laugh-out-loud comedies, these films celebrate the love, strength and complexity of motherhood.

Last-minute plans to celebrate mom or to save for another special weekend with the family.

Because no one knows what you want better than you.

Join ParentMap and screen time expert Andrea Davis to create a healthier, more balanced tech life at home. Use code SCHFree250 to claim your free ticket.