The ultimate Mother's Day game plan for dads who want to knock it out of the park this year
Amber Harding, author of the 'Womansplaining' column on OutKick, offers a practical Mother's Day gift guide for dads based on feedback from thousands of mothers. She emphasizes that most moms with young children value rest, peace, and a break from decision-making over material gifts. The article encourages fathers to plan ahead and prioritize giving mothers a day of relaxation and appreciation.
- ▪Amber Harding writes the 'Womansplaining' column on OutKick, offering women's perspectives on relationships, marriage, and social trends.
- ▪The Mother's Day recommendations are based on three years of informal polling across Facebook, Reddit, and real-life conversations with mothers.
- ▪Moms with young children consistently rank rest, peace, and not having to make decisions as their top Mother's Day desires.
- ▪Mother’s Day in 2026 falls on May 10, and the article urges dads to avoid last-minute shopping or forgetting the holiday altogether.
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OutKick The ultimate Mother's Day game plan for dads who want to knock it out of the park this year Rest, peace and 'a day where I make zero decisions' topped the list from moms in the trenches with young kids By Amber Harding OutKick Published May 1, 2026 12:15pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Americans spent $11B more on Mother's Day than Father's Day: Report Comedian Alli Breen and Fox Nation host Abby Hornacek discuss the disparity in money spent on parents. It’s that time again, fellas — time to let your moms (and the moms of your babies) know just how much you adore them.
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