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Mother\u2019s Day recognizes mothers, motherhood, and maternal bonds in general, as well as the positive contributions that they make to society. It is celebrated in the United States on the second Sunday in May. It was established by Anna Jarvis, with the first official Mother\u2019s Day was celebrated at St. Andrew\u2019s Methodist Church in Grafton, West Virginia, on May 10, 1908.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You will find lots of fun ideas for projects you can make with your host children on the Au Pair in America Mother\u2019s Day pinboard<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photo: Mike van Dalen (Flickr)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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