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Resources for Modern Moms

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Knowledge is mommy power

Motherhood and family life have evolved dramatically in only a few generations, creating new challenges and issues for modern moms to overcome. For an idea of the astounding statistics surrounding parenting, see Mom Facts and Figures. We've introduced some of the major challenges below, along with links to more information:
 

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Fun Mothering Facts

mom mysteries and mothering facts
What's Mom's secret to motherhood mastery?

We’ve scoured our sources and gone to the corners of the Web to collect these fun mommy facts…



Download the Fun Mothering Facts (PDF)

Key Mom Stats:

2 billion in the World (82.5 million in the U.S.)

First-time Moms: Average age of new moms is 25, vs. 21 in 1970

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Mommy Quotes

mom quotes and mommy sayings
mother knows best

As the saying goes, mothers know best! So, we've tapped into mommy wisdom and other motherhood or child-rearing 'experts' like comedians and even a few dads to raise our very own, growing collection of quotes. (psst... If you know some good sayings we've missed, send us a note)

Fun Mother Quotes
Household Chores Quotes
Inspirational Mommy Quotes

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Celebrity Moms & Famous Mothers

As children, our moms are the biggest celebrities in our universe. There’s nothing better than being gifted with their love and attention, or getting their extra special autographed hugs and kisses. On a larger scale, there are 2 billion moms on our little planet - and they’re mega stars and celebrities within each of their families.

But some moms are more famous than others, and it’s “mother nature” to be curious about all the celebrity Moms out there. So, in celebration of Mother’s Day, we take a tour of moms that have found Hollywood fame.
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Hey Mom! Look at Me! for Proud Sons

hey mom! look at me!

For Moms with proud sons on Mother's Day

 

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Momster - the huggable, lovable Mom Monster

hey mom! look at me!

FBeware the many hugs, cuddles and tickles of this lovable momstrosity!

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SuperMom... with the Sidekick Kid

SuperMom... with the Sidekick Kid

For Superhero moms on Mother's Day

 

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Mom always said she'd one day cut the cord...

hey mom! look at me!

For moms with grown-up kids on Mother's Day

 

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Forget-Mom-Not Mother's Day Flower

Forget Mom Not

For flower loving Moms on Mother's Day

 

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Kids... They suck the life right out of you

Kids... They suck the life right out of you

For the self-sacrificing Mom on Mother's Day

 

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