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We all have those TV characters who stay with us long after the credits roll, the ones who made us laugh till we cried, cry till we healed, and feel seen in the most unexpected ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to mothering<\/a>, some of the most iconic characters didn\u2019t just play moms, they were the heart of their shows, quietly shaping everyone around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Long before \u201cmothering\u201d and \u201cmomfluencers\u201d and online parenting trends were a thing, these women showed us what care, strength and simply being there really looked like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monica Geller \u2013 Friends<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Monica was the mom-friend before it became a meme. From hosting dinners to being everyone\u2019s emotional anchor, she was always the one holding the group (and the snacks) together. Monica showed us that mothering is about showing up not just for your own, but for everyone who needs you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A love that has always got your back, shows up no matter what and who you are without losing sight of personal goals is Monica’s definition of mothering. It includes you, makes you feel seen and helps you the way you want to be helped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Moira Rose \u2013 Schitt\u2019s Creek<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Unconventional? Absolutely. But Moira always had David and Alexis’ backs even if it meant doing it in her own dramatic way. She let them grow, mess up, and find themselves, proving that love doesn\u2019t always look soft but it is constant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Moira Rose’s version of mothering revolves around tough love and pushing your kids to be there for themselves because they will figure it out and giving them the reassurance that you’ve got their back at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Joyce Byers \u2013 Stranger Things<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Joyce didn\u2019t just search for Will, she fought for him. Christmas lights, Upside Down, government secrets, nothing scared her off. Her love was wild and fearless, and she reminded us that listening to your gut (even when no one else does) is peak mom energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mothering in Joyce’s world is about the love that she holds on to no matter what the world says and how it guides her every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Amy Santiago \u2013 Brooklyn Nine-Nine<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Planner queen, binder boss, and now, a full-on super mum. Amy juggles crime-solving and parenting with spreadsheets and sass. She\u2019s proof that structure and love can go hand in hand and that you can do it all (even if the calendar says otherwise).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mothering in Amy Santiago’s world revolves around every aspect and dilemma of a career driven woman’s life. It feels powerful, looks passionate and is comforting to know that a woman can have it all if she stays true to herself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Claire Dunphy \u2013 Modern Family<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n
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Claire was that high-functioning, overachieving, slightly chaotic mum we all recognise. Whether she was running PTA meetings or wrangling three wildly different kids, she did it with control-freak energy and a giant heart. Claire showed us that even when you’re winging it, your love can still land perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mothering in Claire’s world was a realistic journey. It showed us that mothering isn’t limited to your kids, it is for everyone in the family including yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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These women taught us that mothering is all about care, presence, grit and love in all its messy forms.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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