Mother's Day Archives

Mom’s CPR saves man’s life after collapse in ice arena

May 9, 2024 3:13 PM CNN Newsource

By Nathan Langley Click here for updates on this story LOVES PARK, Illinois (WREX) — A miracle on the Carlson ice. On June 1, 2022, Ashely Braswell watched her daughter’s weekly skating lesson when she noticed a man collapse. “It can happen at any moment, and to be prepared is always the best,” says Brawsell.

Maryland mom celebrates Mother’s day with 17 children

May 9, 2024 1:18 PM CNN Newsource

By Jamie Costello Click here for updates on this story ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (WMAR) — Not one, not two, not 10, how about 17? Moira, Timothy Jr., Gerard, William, Sean, Gabriel, Kevin, Mary Ellen, Marie, Molly, Theresa, Megan, Francis, Brendon, Virginia, Rose, and Cecilia. Meet the Berzins Brigade from Annapolis. Mom Eileen and Daddy Tim met

‘I raised my hero:’ Florida mom of Navy sailor talks bond with son, brother

May 9, 2024 1:02 PM CNN Newsource

By Mike Trim Click here for updates on this story LOXAHATCHEE, Florida (WPTV) — Kathleen Keane of Loxahatchee wears her “Proud U.S. Navy Mom” T-shirt with pride, showing support for her son, Aidan Barry. Barry serves in the U.S. Navy at Souda Bay Navy Base in Crete, Greece. “I raised my hero,” Keane told Navy

Companies letting customers opt out of Mother’s Day ads

May 3, 2024 8:55 AM CNN Newsource

By Megan DeLaire Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — As profitable as Mother’s Day is for some food and retail businesses, it can also be a painful time of year for a host of reasons ranging from grief over a lost relative to fertility struggles. In an effort to balance

Why is a mother’s mental health so important? A doctor explains

May 1, 2024 10:04 AM CNN Newsource

In many countries, up to 1 in 5 new mothers experience a mood or anxiety disorder. Unfortunately, these conditions often go undiagnosed and untreated due to lack of awareness and stigma, and everyone pays the price.

Mother’s Day Fast Facts

April 25, 2024 2:51 PM CNN Newsource

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at Mother’s Day. In the United States, it is observed annually on the second Sunday in May. It is also celebrated in other countries. May 10, 2026 – Mother’s Day. Facts In 2023, 27.5 was the average age in the United States for first-time mothers, according

Mother of South Carolina organ donor meets her son’s kidney recipient

March 27, 2024 11:36 AM CNN Newsource

By Rashad Williams Click here for updates on this story BOILING SPRINGS, South Carolina (WYFF) — Kaye Dorsey frequently visits Boiling Springs Memorial Gardens, which is the final resting place for her son William “BJ” Sigafoos. The 26-year-old died in January of 2023 after being hit by a car while he was riding his motorcycle.

Baby gorilla cuddled by mother at London Zoo remains nameless

March 25, 2024 3:30 PM Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — The newest endangered baby gorilla at the London Zoo is more than six weeks old but doesn’t yet have a name. Zookeepers aren’t even sure if it’s a male or female because they haven’t been able to get close enough to examine it. A photo taken Monday by The Associated Press shows

Their children disappeared in Argentina’s dictatorship. These mothers have looked for them since

March 21, 2024 7:03 AM Associated Press

By MARÍA TERESA HERNÁNDEZ Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Forty-seven years ago, before her hair turned white and she had no need of a wheelchair to march around Argentina’s most iconic square, Nora Cortiñas made a promise to her son who disappeared: She would search for him until her last breath. Her commitment

Brevard County woman crafts lap blankets for cancer patients in memory of her late mother

March 20, 2024 12:54 PM CNN Newsource

By Gail Paschall-Brown Click here for updates on this story PALM BAY, Florida (WESH) — A Melbourne woman is hand-knitting some lap blankets for patients at a cancer care center, and it’s all in memory of a loved one. “If I sit here, right, these lap blankets I can get done in like two hours,”

Do you know the origins of Mother’s Day?

March 11, 2020 3:05 PM abc17news Administrator

Mothers have been revered throughout history, from ancient pagan celebrations to church holidays to present-day Mother’s Day.

5 gifts mom doesn’t want for Mother’s Day

March 11, 2020 2:37 PM abc17news Administrator

If you want to be sure to get the right gift for the woman who brought you into this world, we’ve selected five presents you should stay away from this Mother’s Day.

10 songs to listen to with your mom on Mother’s Day

March 11, 2020 2:30 PM abc17news Administrator

Check out thislist of meaningful songs about the bondbetween mothers and their children that you should listen to with your mom this Mother’s Day.

Mother’s Day gift ideas for grandma

March 11, 2020 2:28 PM abc17news Administrator

Get grandma something special this Mother’s Day with these ideas.

Get inspired by quotes about motherhood

March 10, 2020 5:57 PM abc17news Administrator

Maybe someone has already expressed exactly what you want to say to you mother this Mother’s Day. Read these historical quotes for ideas.

Meaningful Mother’s Day gifts

March 10, 2020 5:53 PM abc17news Administrator

If you want to make your mom feel extra special this year, check out these tips for meaningful Mother’s Day gifts.

Mother’s Day recipe idea: fresh strawberry pie

March 10, 2020 5:52 PM abc17news Administrator

Avoid the old standby of breakfast in bed and make your mom something special this Mother’s Day! Bake this fresh strawberry pie as a sweet treat to end Mother’s Day.