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A Jacksonville nonprofit gave away basic hygiene products, meals and other items to mothers experiencing homelessness during a special Mother’s Day event downtown Sunday morning.

With Mother’s Day just around the corner, health professionals want to remind moms of the importance of prioritizing their health as studies show heart disease is the leading cause of death among women.

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Happy Mother's Day!

No one is better than your own mom, but there are some moms on TV that come in at a close second.

From February to November, Mother's Day is celebrated year-round throughout the world.

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Moms are the absolute best, aren’t they? They sacrifice so much for their children.

We should really be celebrating our moms all the time, but especially on Mother’s Day, it’s more important than ever.

With Mother’s Day quickly approaching, you might be scrambling for a gift idea: And we all know the usuals. Flowers, gift cards, maybe a cute purse or a trip to her local nail salon.

There's no better excuse to try out a new breakfast recipe than having your friends and family over for Mother's Day.

Whether your family just welcomed a baby, or your partner is about to give birth, it's safe to say that it's a really exciting time for everyone involved. Infants are snuggly and sweet, they have that classic new-baby scent and bringing home your first child is definitely a little surreal, in a good way!

When it comes to Mother’s Day, it makes sense that you might think about your own mom -- or the maternal figure in your life, whether that’s an aunt, grandma, or any special woman who has made a difference for you, personally.

Moms -- aren’t they just the best?

Do you have an easy-to-shop-for mom? Or is your mother a bit trickier, when it comes to buying her that perfect present? Either way, we have just the quiz for you.

Calling all mamas, moms-to-be and maternal figures: We have an important question for you.

Mother's Day weekend just became a little more fun with the creation of National Dog Mom's Day.

Remember way back in the day when you’d make a cassette tape or CD with a playlist for a significant other or a friend?

This Mother's Day will include some sweet reunions for many moms, grandmothers and their offspring.

Mother’s Day should be every day of the year, and we know you appreciate your mom and all that she has done for you throughout her life.

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and families and spouses might be scrambling to plan the perfect day just for her.

Take the headache out of finding the right Mother's Day gift.

Whether you’re trying to save money or you simply don’t have much of it right now, there are still so many ways you can honor your mom on Mother’s Day.

Most of the world seems to have a traditional way of celebrating Mother’s Day and making sure moms everywhere feel loved and receive the praise they deserve.

We all love our own moms, but there is something special about being greeted every week by our favorite TV moms.

As we all know, this Mother’s Day was quite different than most years, but that didn’t have to make it any less special. Even though this year was unconventional due to the coronavirus pandemic, we’re confident you all had creative and beautiful ways to honor your mother -- or another woman in your life, and we want to see what you did. Share with us a photo of how you pulled off Mother’s Day, despite some strange world circumstances.

Maybe the biggest difference between Mother’s Day and Father’s Day is the element of getting out of the house. For Mother’s Day, the reservation books at restaurants and country clubs are typically filled throughout the day as people rightfully try to pamper their wives and mothers by taking them out to eat. This Mother’s Day can give people the option of being more creative and exploring virtual options, making the day just as special. Here are five virtual ideas to consider this Mother’s Day that can be done with a mom in the house, or with a mother or grandmother living far away. Do you have any other good virtual ideas for Mother’s Day?

If you’re lucky, you’re familiar with a mother’s love: there isn’t anyone in your life who loves and cares about you quite like your mom. Our mothers have taught us a lot, and while we don’t always appreciate the guidance at the time, as we grow up, we realize just how important those life lessons really are. This year, on top of celebrating the mothers in our lives, we’re also honoring the mothers we grew up watching on the silver screen. We’re talking about Disney mothers and the life lessons they bestowed on us. But nothing shows a mother's love more than the love Dumbo receives from his mother.

Mother’s Day is just around the corner and we want to help you celebrate your mom.

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There’s no better excuse to try out a new breakfast recipe than Mother’s Day. You’ll have this show-stopping brunch recipe done in just an hour. You'll use mini-bagels from the grocery store as the bread for this sandwich, along with bacon, cheese and eggs. Load the pizza up with eggs, cheese, bacon and any other kinds of veggies you like. Not only will it taste delicious, but this drink will give you protein from the cashews and nutrients from frozen cauliflower that’s in it, too.

Your wife has to handle the nursing, if you opt to go that route, and thats a huge job for her. So you can start doing everything ELSE -- diaper changes, spit-up duty, baths, bottles if those are in your rotation, etc. Not only could her milk supply take a hit, but shes going to be seriously hangry, if thats the case. Moms often feel a great responsibility to do EVERYTHING, even months or years after the baby is born. When you chip in and carry your load, dont call it babysitting, or act like youre doing your partner a favor.

Here is when some other countries celebrate Fathers Day. RomaniaWhile many countries have Mothers Day on the second Sunday in May, Romania reserves that day to have its Fathers Day. GermanyThis country coincides Fathers Day every year with Ascension Day, which is the 40th day of Easter. Jordan, Egypt and LebanonAlong with Kosovo, Syria and the United Arab Emirates, these countries celebrate Fathers Day every June 21. Scandinavian countriesSweden, Finland, Norway, Iceland and Estonia all celebrate Fathers Day on the second day of November.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A special Mother’s Day adoption event was held Thursday morning at the Duval County Courthouse for 16 families to unite foster children with their new adoptive mothers. “Every child deserves a loving and caring ‘forever home,’ and this ceremony means the adoptive moms will have their new child or children permanently in their home for Mother’s Day,” Gooding said. During the ceremony, which is held every year, 28 area foster children were adopted. “I felt like I’ve always been their mother, but just (to) have that confirmation before a day like Mother’s Day is just very sweet and special,” Bethany Moore said. David Gooding hosted this event to unite local foster children with their new adoptive moms!!

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Mother's Day typically prompts a rush to call the florist, pick out a card, and make diner reservations. Our partners in our Everything For Spring promotion, Ace Hardware, suggest flowers that will stick around at least through the end of the season this year instead. The experts at Ace Hardware showed us where to start in building a container garden for Mother's Day. According to the Proven Winners website, optimal components for a container garden include plants that are filler, spillers, and thrillers. The gardening expert at Hagan Ace Hardware in Orange Park recommend using a good base soil with fertilizer mixed in.

Mother's Day celebrations have became a little more fun with the creation of National Dog Mom's Day.

It’s no mystery: the first year of motherhood is hard — like, really hard. There are the obvious go-to gifts for Mother’s Day, but let us help guide you toward the gifts that a new mother can really appreciate the most.

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Kirsten Dunst is celebrating her first Mother's Day as a mother this year after giving birth to her first child, a son, with fiance and "Fargo" costar Jesse Plemons in early May 2018. Check out some of Hollywood's most famous moms in our celebrity Mother's Day tribute. Hide Caption