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It's not easy being a mother. As if handling your own life wasn't enough, you're also in charge of clothing, feeding, teaching, loving, and caring for the lives of others. It's a job with no pay, no holidays, and very little sleep.
According to Motherly, American moms are the most stressed out moms in any developed country. (All the more reason to invest in a really great Mother's Day gift you know your mom will love!)
And yet, despite the challenges, many women describe motherhood as the best job they've ever had.
Mothers come in all varieties and each of them is different—but none is perfect. As author Jill Churchill said, "There's no way to be a perfect mother, and a million ways to be a good one."
Some good mothers feed their children only healthy food. Some good mothers feed their children whatever food they can. Some good mothers know how to cook and sew. Some good mothers don't do either of those things.
Heart of Minky: Bringing comfort to infants and families
After Minky Couture owner Sandi Hendry's grandson was born prematurely, she was determined to share luxury and comfort with as many NICU families as she could and so The Heart of Minky program was created. Minky Couture continues its long-standing pledge to donate a mini-size Minky blanket each time an adult size blanket is purchased.Are you the type of mother who always has a plan, or do you go with the flow? Are you heavily involved in your child's life or do you give them lots of space?
Whatever your particular brand of motherhood, rest assured you're doing a good job. But if you're curious to learn what kind of mom you are, take the quiz to find out! Be sure to enter for the chance to win a Minky Couture blanket.
