Mother's Day in the U.S. is celebrated on the second Sunday of May, while in Mexico it's celebrated annually on May 10. The modern Mother's Day originated with Ann Jarvis's efforts to promote ...

Modern Mother's Day observances have stronger ties to the work of Ann Jarvis and her daughter, Anna Jarvis. Ann Jarvis had around 12 children but lost most of them to disease.

Unlike many, I am not stressed out thinking about Mother’s Day. I’ll see my mom tomorrow, but only because my parents come over most Sunday afternoons to spend time with my family.

Happy Mother's Day: Joys and challenges of modern motherhood (Photo: iStock) Becoming a mother is perhaps one of the most profound transformations a woman can experience.