Ideas can help bridge the distance on Mother’s Day

Explore the many ways to reconnect with mom even if you live far apart.
Many modern families are spread out across the country if not the globe. Some people move away from family to further their careers, while others are called upon to care for others.
Children may separate from their parents to witness new travel experiences. Military service may call individuals away from home as well.
Distance can make it challenging to spend time together for major holidays and other special occasions — like Mother’s Day.
These ideas can help make Mother’s Day special even if mom lives hundreds or thousands of miles away.
Embrace technology
Technology helps break down some of the barriers created by distance.
While phone calls were once the way to keep in touch, many people now utilize various forms of digital communication. Many older moms not only use texting and social media venues, but have expanded to video apps like Skype, FaceTime and Zoom that enable real-time video chat.
Connect with mom on Mother’s Day to watch her open up her gifts.
Reconnect with home
If Mom is the one who ventured from home, help her to reconnect with her hometown or another place she feels attached to.
Ship her some favorite regional foods that can only be bought in that region. Make a photo or video montage of places of interest in town. These little touches of home can mean the world to her.
Create a special day
Even if you do not live near your mother, you can still plan a fun day for her in her town. Make reservations for a spa, hair salon or other sources of pampering and surprise her with all the details.
Treat her to the ultimate surprise
If COVID mandates allow and immunizations offer protection, make a surprise visit this Mother’s Day. Coordinate the plan with your father or another relative and then enjoy seeing her eyes light up when you arrive.
With a little creativity, even families separated by geography can share the magic of Mother’s Day together.