To the working moms: Why you’re real-life superheroes

Updated March 12, 2025, 6:02 a.m. | By East Coast Breakfast

It's National Working Moms Day. This is a letter to you as we celebrate your strength, love, and unstoppable hustle. You are real-life superheroes.

Dear Working Moms,

Let’s get one thing straight: you are superheroes. No cape needed (though, honestly, you deserve one). Somewhere between packing lunchboxes, the endless workload, helping with homework, and knowing exactly where that missing sock is, you’ve managed to defy time, physics, and the limits of human patience.

So today, on National Working Moms Day, we celebrate you. The breadwinners and the breadmakers. The educators and the role models. The ones who hold it all together, even when you feel like you’re barely holding on.

While we’d love to roll out the red carpet for you, you’d probably end up cleaning it because you just can’t stand the mess.

Why you’re absolutely amazing

You’re raising the future
Whether you’re running a business, a household, or late (because, kids), you’re shaping the next generation. Without you, they’d probably survive on snacks and YouTube tutorials.
You do it all (even when you shouldn’t have to)
From parent-teacher meetings to work deadlines, grocery shopping to last-minute school projects, you handle it all with grace, grit, and way too much coffee.
You show your kids that anything is possible
Every day you prove that moms can do anything – even if it means doing it on three hours of sleep and sheer willpower. You’re not just raising kids, you’re raising strong, capable humans who see you chasing dreams and breaking barriers.
You’re the real boss of the family
Without you the family wouldn’t function. You keep everyone healthy, happy, and (mostly) on schedule. You know everyone's favourite meal, every doctor’s appointment, and somehow remember where everything is. You’re the glue that holds it all together, and even when it gets overwhelming, you never stop showing up with love.

Through rain or shine, exhaustion or stress, you still show up and give your family the best.

While it’s truly inspiring, we know it’s not always glamorous.

The not-so-glamorous side of being a working mom

Being a working mom is rewarding, but it also comes with a few challenges, like:

The “Mom Guilt” Olympics
Whether you’re at work thinking about home or at home thinking about work, it’s a never-ending cycle of “Am I doing enough?” Spoiler: you are.

The art of speed dressing
Getting everyone out the door in the morning? It’s another Olympic sport. One sock, one shoe, someone’s crying, and that someone who totally forgot about that school project (that’s due today). It’s pure chaos, but somehow, you make it work.

You basically work two full-time jobs
Clocking out at work doesn’t mean the workday is over. There’s still dinner, laundry, school lunches, and trying to squeeze in a little “me time” (good luck with that).

Today, you deserve a break – even if it’s just one less thing to do.

How to celebrate a working mom today – and every other day

To all the families, friends, bosses, and loved ones, here’s how you can make a working mom’s day extra special:

Let her sleep in. Just one morning without a “Moooom, where’s my…” would be a dream come true.

Take over a task. Cook dinner, fold the laundry, handle the school run, or give her the day off work. Even one less thing on her plate makes a difference.

Acknowledge her hard work. A heartfelt note, a surprise treat, or just a simple “You’re doing an amazing job” can mean the world.

Give her some guilt-free time off. Whether it’s a spa day, a movie night, or an uninterrupted nap, let her choose her happiness (for once).

Moms, celebrate with each other! No one understands the hustle better than fellow moms. Whether it’s a girls’ night out, a vent session, or just a group chat full of relatable memes, lean on your tribe. Community makes everything better.

To all the moms out there, remember this: you are seen. You are appreciated. You are unstoppable.

So, take a deep breath, grab that second cup of coffee (or something stronger – we won’t judge), and remember that the world runs because of you.

Happy National Working Moms Day!

With admiration and a standing ovation,

Your BIGGEST admirers at East Coast Radio

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