Mother’s Day 2025: Celebrate the Wisdom in Motherhood
Nurturing Relationships While Parenting
Mom: The Heart of the Family
At Gottman, we believe mothers are more than caregivers—they’re relationship builders. From nurturing their children’s emotional worlds to tending their own partnerships, moms shape the way love is felt and shared across generations.
This Mother’s Day, we’re honoring that strength with tools, stories, and science-backed support to help every mom feel seen, supported, and valued, not just today, but every day.
Explore the resources below to strengthen your relationships and receive our specially curated Mother’s Day gift guide.
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Being a mother is full of giving. You give your time, energy, care, and love. But moms also deserve to receive. This guide is for moms who want a reminder to care for themselves, and for the families and partners who want to show up for her. Because when moms feel seen, supported, and valued, families thrive.
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Relationship Insights for Mothers
with Dr. Julie Gottman
Avoiding the Default Parent Trap
In this insightful video, Dr. Julie Gottman, co-founder of Gottman and renowned clinical psychologist, addresses a common concern for many parents: “I don’t want to become the default parent. What do I do?”
Dr. Gottman delves into the dynamics that often lead one parent to take on the bulk of parenting responsibilities, exploring how this role can unintentionally become a default.
Parenthood is intimidating!
It’s totally OK to be intimidated by becoming a parent – no matter if it’s your first time or you’ve done it before. Dr. Julie Gottman shares some of her insights for new parents-to-be.
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What Does Being a Mom Mean to Me? A Miracle
What does being a mom mean to me? A miracle.
Dr. Julie Gottman shares practical relationship wisdom for navigating the joys and challenges of motherhood
5 Ways to Truly Celebrate Mom
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How to show mom your appreciation and love in a way she will remember
10 Things My Mom Told Me as a Kid That Give Me Confidence as an Adult
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My mom did so much for me growing up and still does. But more powerful than any one single thing she did is the internal voice she sewed deep inside of me
How a Parent’s Affection Shapes a Child’s Happiness for Life
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Research over the past decade highlights the link between affection in childhood and health and happiness in the future
Share Your Voice: Motherhood and Relationships
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