Are you looking for the perfect mothers day questions to ask your mom? Look no further! Here are the top mothers day questions to ask your mom on this special day.
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We know that asking questions is the best way to engage with people. It is also the best way to gain knowledge. No wonder Socrates, Plato and other great teachers used questions to teach their students.
The art and science of asking questions is the source of all knowledge.
Thomas Berger
My maternal grandparents have been deceased for over 10 years but I remember the last few times we were together. It holds some of my favorite memories together.
I spent many summers with them in Louisiana. I had cousins in the area so it was always a trip I looked forward to. But the last few times we were together were very special.
What made it that way was our conversation.
I’ve always been intrigued with family history. So I sat them down and asked them about THEIR childhood.
It was amazing.
Not only did I learn interesting facts about their lives and I had a front row seat in history, I felt like I knew them better (even after all those years of spending summers with them). I saw their hearts. Heard their stories. And gained a new appreciation for them.
Why bring this up?
I believe our parents (and grandparents) have a wealth of information they can give us. Asking them to share their story is a great way to bond and learn about your history.
That’s why I suggest using Mother’s Day as a time to open a conversation with your mother that could lead to a deeper love and respect. I promise it will be a blessing to her. Everybody loves to tell their story. Use this day as a time to hear hers.
Questions To Ask Your Mom on Mothers Day
Questions are important in getting to know someone because they allow you to learn about the other person’s thoughts, feelings, and experiences. They also give you a chance to get to know the other person on a deeper level.
Additionally, questions help to create a rapport between two people and can foster a sense of intimacy. They also allow you to find out more about the other person’s interests, values, and beliefs.
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Ultimately, questions can help two people to connect with each other on a more personal level.
You can download a free printable of these questions in either PDF or PNG form. Download PDF here. Download PNG here.
Let’s break this down into several categories.
Questions About Her Family Story
Questions about family history are some of the most interesting and important questions you can ask.
Here are 13 questions that will get your mom to open up about her family background.
- Tell me about your grandparents?
- Where were your grandparents from?
- What is your ethnic background?
- What were your grandparents’ occupations?
- What is the story of your family name?
- How did your parents meet?
- How did your grandparents meet?
- What are some of your family traditions?
- What is the biggest event in your family history?
- Who is the most famous person in your family?
- What is the most interesting thing about your family history?
- What are some of the challenges your family has faced?
- What is the most unique thing about your family?
Questions About Her Past Experiences
Past experiences shape our lives to a great degree. Here are questions to ask about lessons from the past she has learned.
- What is the biggest life lesson you’ve learned?
- How did that shape your life?
- What is your most painful experience?
- What is your happiest experience?
- What do you cherish most about your past?
- If you could change one thing in your past, what would it be? Why?
- What do you appreciate the most about your past?
- What were you like as a child?
Questions About Her Marriage
Understanding your parents’ love story can be valuable. I love to hear my parents talk about when they met and how they fell in love.
Here are 10 questions to get your mom sharing her love story.
- How did you meet?
- What were your first impressions of each other?
- What are some of your favorite memories together?
- How did you get through tough times?
- What has changed about your relationship over the years?
- What are the things you love most about each other?
- What role has each of you played in your relationship?
- What do you hope for in your relationship in the future?
- What are your parents’ love stories?
- What is the biggest marriage lesson you could give me?
Questions About Her Children
Every mom loves to talk about her children. Here are a few questions that will help you understand her better, and give her an opportunity to reflect and reminisce.
- Who is your favorite child? (Just kidding. Don’t ask. If it’s not you, it could sting)
- What do you love most about being a mom?
- How has being a mom changed our life?
- What is the most challenging thing about being a mom?
- What would you do differently in raising your children?
- What are your dreams for your children? And grandchildren?
- What one lesson would you like to leave your grandchildren before you die?
- Why is that important to you?
These questions are sure to get your mom talking and remembering her life.
Questions To Ask Yourself On Mother’s Day
Let’s close with a few questions mom’s can ask themselves on Mother’s Day.
- What is your greatest memory or experience as a mom?
- What one lesson would you like to instill in your children?
- What makes you happy as a mom?
- What is one thing you would do differently if you had the chance?
- What is your dream for your children?
- What can you do today to help them fulfill their life dreams?
- What would make you feel most honored as a mother?
Final Thoughts
Mother’s Day is a time to honor and cherish our moms. One way we can honor them is to explore and listen to their story.
In this article, we talked about how we can use questions to get our mom’s to open up and share their life story. These mothers day questions for mom’s not only help you understand them better, it allows them to bring you into their world in a brand new way.
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