About Us
Why National Working Mothers' Day?
Created by Girl Scouts Heart of the South area girls, this national day of recognition aims to honor the 70% of women with children under 18 years of age who participate in today’s labor force. At great personal sacrifice, the working mothers of the world make substantial contributions not only to corporate success but also to the Nations’ economic growth and to the increasing strength of the American family.
Working Mothers Deserve our Thanks!
In 2018, Welch’s conducted a survey of 2,000 American mothers with kids between 5 and 12 years of age. The study revealed that a mother starts her day, on average, at 6:23 a.m. and doesn’t conclude duties until 8:31 p.m. working a 14-hour day, seven days a week. The study offered that a working mom clocks in 98 hours, making it equivalent to working 2.5 full-time jobs.
GET INVOLVED
For Corporations
By participating in this important initiative, you are showing your appreciation to your employees and therefore, increasing their affinity and commitment to your company. Participation can be as simple as a card or as generous as providing lunch. Whatever you choose, please let us know how you plan to take part by completing this online form.
We also encourage you to highlight your participation on your businesses’ social media outlets by utilizing the hashtag #nationalworkingmothersday2019.
For Individuals
Working mothers are the glue that holds many of our families together! We owe them a world of gratitude and you can make that happen.
- Make a short video telling your hard-working mom how much you appreciate her. Then post it on Social Media and tag her so everyone will know how much you appreciate her. Use the hashtag #nationalworkingmothersday2019
- Write a letter to your mom thanking her for everything she does for you.
- Write a poem about all the different “jobs” your mom has.
- Draw a picture for your mom that shows her working and you noticing her hard work.
- Create your own idea!