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• Method 1 of 2: Bonding with your mother through communication
• Method 2 of 2: Show your appreciation through actions
• Tips

It can sometimes be difficult to think of ways to make your mom happy outside of the obvious things like flowers and presents. While that's all nice and most moms wouldn't turn it down, there are many other ways you can show your mom that you care. Happiness is a very personal thing and varies greatly from person to person, so you may have to try some of these techniques before you know what makes your mom happiest.

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Method 1 of 2: Bonding with your mother through communication

1. Show your mom that you care. One way to make someone feel appreciated is to show an interest in them: who they are, what they've been through, and what they think about. Asking your mother about her life will give you an opportunity to bond with her and she will be happy that you show an interest in what she has to say.
   • For example, if you're just sitting in the living room, you can turn to your mom and ask her what she liked best when she was a little girl. You're likely to hear some interesting stories this way!
   • In fact, research shows that families who share stories about their family history have closer ties and that the children in those families are more confident. Asking your mom to tell you about her past will benefit both of you.
2. Ask your mom how she feels. Mothers are like everyone else: they need people to talk to. Asking your mother how she feels shows that you are paying attention to her and that you care about her happiness; that will probably make her very happy.
   • For example, if you notice she's stressed, you could say something like this, "You seem really stressed now, Mom. Are you OK?'
   • Asking your mom about her day is another great way to show an interest in her. She probably always asks you about what you did that day; why not do the same for her?
3. Send her a quick message. Even small acts of kindness have great rewards. Texting your mom during the day is basically telling her you're thinking about her and will make her feel appreciated and special. The more a person feels cared for, the happier he or she is.
   • You don't have to write an entire will to make an impression. Even a short "Hi, Mom!" I hope you have a good day "is enough to show that you care about your mother's happiness.
4. Apologize if you know you've done something wrong. Sometimes it is very difficult to apologize to your mother, especially if you feel like she is very hampering you. Apologizing for doing something wrong and taking responsibility for your own actions will strengthen your relationship and make your mother feel loved.
   • Good apologies have three parts: regret, responsibility and solution. This means that you:
     • Expresses regret for the sadness you have caused.
     • Take responsibility for your own actions, without making excuses.
     • Offers a solution; a suggestion for what to do differently next time.
   • For example, if your mom reports that you forgot to take the trash bag out, say something like, "Sorry I forgot to take the trash bag out." I know that gave you more work. I'll put a reminder for Wednesday in my phone so I don't forget it next time. "
5. Look at it from her side. Sometimes it can seem like your mother is your best friend one day and your prison warden the next. Instead of just thinking Why can't she do it herself?, try to imagine what it would be like to be in her position. Exercising your empathy is not only good for your mother, it is also good for you.
   • For example, if she asked you about your day and you shrugged instead of talking about it, it could have hurt her feelings. If you're too busy to talk at the time, make it clear by saying something like, "Sorry, but I have a lot of homework right now, Mom. Is it okay if we can chat later? "This indicates that you think it's important to connect with her, even if you can't do it right at the time.
   • Mothers can do things that embarrass you; sometimes it can even feel like they specialize in it! Try to imagine why your mother does. She may be patronizing you because she wants you to feel safe and not because she thinks you are immature. Anyway, you can always still do her questions why she does that.
6. Talk to her if you have any problems. Many mothers like to feel involved in their children's lives, especially when their children involve them in sharing their feelings and thoughts. If you've had a bad day or if you don't understand a situation at school, or if you have a secret "crush" and don't know how to approach them, ask your mom for advice. This will make her feel like you value her opinion.
   • The opposite of this is also valid. Even though your mom probably likes to listen and help you with your problems, you also don't want to talk to your mom alone when you dump your problems on her. If you feel good about something, have good news to share, or just watched a great movie, talk to her about it.
7. Develop some personal jokes and references. You probably have a lot of hilarious jokes with your friends, right? Maybe you've been to a movie once and mispronounced a character's name, so now it's funny when you bring up that mispronunciation. Having that kind of "secret" humor only between you and your mother will help strengthen your bond and make you both feel safe and happy in your relationship.

Method 2 of 2: Show your appreciation through actions

1. Make or purchase a personalized gift for her. Gifts take on a deeper meaning when they show that you put some time and effort into them. They don't have to be expensive either; anything that shows that you took the time to think about what would make your mother happy will mean a lot to her.
   • For example, if your mom likes Star Wars, fold an origami Yoda for her! While it is also very cheap to make, this gift shows that you pay attention to her interests and take the time to brighten up her day.
   • You can also create a "coupon book" for your mom with things she can redeem, such as "breakfast in bed" or "bad joke on demand".
   • Mixtapes may be too old-fashioned for you, but you could put together a playlist of songs that remind you of your mom or songs that make you happy when you're feeling down. Share this playlist with her and she will always think of you when she hears those songs.
2. Leave a note for her in her lunch box. Maybe your mom always put a note in your lunch box saying she loves you and always will. Why not try it too? You can even prepare her lunch for her and refrigerate so she doesn't have to do anything in the morning.
3. Introduce your mom to your friends. Of course, it can be embarrassing to bring your friends home to your mother. You never know if she'll bring out your baby pictures or if she'll talk about that "cute" thing you did when you were five. Either way, involving your mom in your life will remind her that you care, even if she's embarrassing you.
4. Help your mother with the housework. Chores can be stressful and time consuming. Take some pressure off your mom by helping with things you can do yourself. This works even better if you surprise her; For example, if she comes home from work and all the dishes have already been done, it will make her very happy.
5. Prepare her food. Assembling a meal can be incredibly stressful. If you know your mom is having a busy week, tell her you want to cook some night. Even if you can't do it all yourself, offer to help her in the kitchen. You will learn some cooking skills and spend quality time together.
   • Breakfast in bed is a tried and true classic, although many only do it on Mother's Day. In fact, your mom would probably appreciate breakfast in bed every weekend!
   • Take the time to find out what her favorite food is and make it for her. If she likes something that is too complicated for you or you don't know how to prepare, ask her to teach you how to make it a few weeks before you plan to make it for her.
6. Take more responsibility for yourself. It can be incredibly stressful and time consuming for your mother to manage everyone's calendars, especially if your family is large. If you keep track of your appointments and outings yourself, your mother will have less work. A mom with less stress is a happier mom!
7. Spend time with your mom. Ask to do something together, just the two of you. Suggest watching a movie that you know she's really excited about. You can offer to play video games with her or just go for a walk; the important thing is to show that you want to spend time with her.
   • Even outings don't have to cost anything. For example, if you are both animal lovers, suggest that you go to the animal shelter together and play with the animals. Many shelter animals need to interact with others, so in addition to making your mother happy, you also help cats, dogs and the occasional ferret.
8. Remember important dates. Nothing makes a mother feel so special than that her children don't forget her birthday or anniversary. Send her a heartfelt letter, card, or e-card telling her how important she is to you.
   • To help you remember important dates, put them in your phone's calendar. For example, if you are friends with your mom on Facebook, the site will remind you of her upcoming birthday.

Tips

• Even if you're already out of the house, you can still do many of these things to put a smile on your mom's face. Staying in touch with messages, phone calls, and even social media posts can help your mom feel connected to you.
• While big gestures are great too, it's the little things that are everyday that make people feel appreciated and loved. These usually don't cost much, but the rewards they bring are priceless.
• Give her a homemade gift. She will love it.
• Concentrating on your school and getting good grades makes your mother happy; many mothers are concerned about whether or not their child will receive a proper education.
• Give her a hug and tell her how much you love her!
• Tell her you love her for who she is and what she always does for you.
• You can do anything for her without her having to ask you.
• Do things without your mom asking!
• Clean up and do your chores even without your mom asking you.
• If she embarrasses you in front of your friends, talk to her about it afterward. Don't shout or be disrespectful!
• Clean your room and show her that you are responsible. Your mom will always ask you to tidy up your room. Why don't you clean up without her having to ask you?
• Don't argue about little things.
• Make dinner or look after your little sister or brother.
• Most mothers shout a lot. If your mom does too, ask her to calm down and then give her a hug and a kiss.
• Show her that you care and don't let her do everything herself. Help her more often!
• Thank her every now and then and give her a hug. Even mothers need a break from time to time.
• Work on your fitness. Showing her that you are not lazy can earn you respect.
• If your mom is very tired and stressed, clean up the house, do laundry, cook, take care of younger siblings and also make her a cup of tea and add a snack that your mom always likes with tea , and only let her watch her favorite show or movie unless she says she wants company.
• Tell your mom that you will always support her and be there when she needs help and support.
• Let her relax and take some time for yourself from time to time. Mothers have busy and noisy lives and often feel that they don't have time for that.