How do you reconnect with your parents on special occasions when they are far away?

You’d think that as you get older, there would be no need for our parents to be around because, as adults, we feel a greater and greater desire to live free and without answering to anyone.

But there comes at least that one day when you put desires for self aside and recognise the queen who birthed you.

Especially, the fact that raising a child is such a bitter sweet journey for parents.

It can be painful for a mother to realise she has raised a child so self-sufficient that they feel no longer needed.

Well, 2021 is the year to change that.

It’s about time for children to realise the strength of a mother and the burdens they lug around.

Therefore, Our Today suggests connecting with your mother, regardless of the miles between you.

Thank God for technology!

Online Publication MouthsofMums.com has tips that can help bridge the gap between mothers and their children who live in different countries, states or parishes.

Tips for children:

• Set up channels of how to stay in touch. Some moms find the technical part of staying in touch a bit hard so, knowing your parents, what means of communication is easiest for them? Email, Skype, FaceTime, Facebook or maybe just you calling their home phone every Sunday? Create a channel that works for all of you and make the best out of this Mother’s Day (May 9)!

• Be honest. Share all your plans and goals with your mom: keep her in the loop basically. Communicate clearly and share that this is something you’ve dreamed about for a long time and can’t wait to explore. Many people worry what their mothers will say. Smothering your mother on her special day is the perfect start to talking and being more open.

• Show interest in them. Just as your mother is willing to sit and listen to all your updates, listen to hers as well. Yes! it’s a bit strange to ask mom about the garden or Aunty Charlene’s birthday when you’ve just took a long drive on the highway or have been swimming in the Caribbean Sea for so long, you’re exhausted … point is respecting their world. They deserve to share their days as much as you deserve to share yours. When we show interest in others, they will automatically start asking questions about us as well.

• Send her a gift. Doesn’t matter how far you are from your mother, order her a bouquet of roses, send her a care package, it doesn’t matter, just give her a gift of appreciation. There are online stores like Amazon that do prime shipping, i.e., one day shipping service. Send mom a gift today! Even if it’s too late for tomorrow, she’ll still appreciate it!