Making Mother's Day Special: How New Mom School Founder Alexandra Spitz Transformed Disappointing Celebrations
New Mom School founder Alexandra Spitz often hears from first-time moms that their Mother's Day experiences were disappointing. She, too, felt let down on her first Mother's Day in 2011. To address this issue, Spitz conducted a survey of 500 moms, revealing that many felt their first Mother's Day did not meet their needs or feel special and supportive.
The survey results showed that many moms had underwhelming first Mother's Day experiences. Spitz believes that Mother's Day doesn't have to be disappointing, but it may require proactive communication to make it special. She emphasizes the importance of asking for what you want on Mother's Day to avoid feeling let down.
Spitz encourages moms to communicate their desires for Mother's Day, whether it's feeling appreciated, relaxed, or celebrated. She suggests using tools like New Mom School's toolkit to help start the conversation with partners. Spitz, who is about to celebrate her 15th Mother's Day, has learned to advocate for her needs and has seen positive changes in how her husband supports her on Mother's Day.
After experiencing several disappointing occasions, Spitz communicated her expectations to her husband, leading to a more thoughtful and fulfilling Mother's Day experience. She believes that women need to take control of their desires and communicate them clearly to their partners. Spitz emphasizes that it's never too late to ask for what you want on Mother's Day, regardless of how many times you've celebrated the occasion.