A decision-free day. A personal chef. A magic wand. Uneventful medication refills. A few extra hours in the day. A re-do button.
These are the Mother’s Day gifts that ADDitude readers really want — more than flowers, chocolates, and even jewelry. So look no further for gift ideas that moms with ADHD raising children with ADHD say would make their lives easier, make them feel appreciated, and bring a smile to their (tired) faces.
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Gifts for Mom: What Parents Really Want
“I want three days all by myself with no priorities and no piles waiting for me when I get back.” — Krysta, Canada
“All new socks for everyone in my house and someone ELSE to match them for the rest of my life. But a realistic gift… I want new markers for my coloring books.” — Tammy, New Jersey
[Read: “My Mom Has ADHD” Stories of Growing Up with an ADD Mother]
“A foot rub. A session with an interior decorator.” — Jill, Maryland
“A spa weekend with my best friend in a neurodivergent-friendly environment.” — Esther, Kentucky
“No more Rx refill hassles would be a DREAM! And yes, extra sleep and a personal chef. Also having no plans would be pretty great.” — Barbara, Texas
“I ask my kids not to buy me a tangible gift. It is just one more thing I have to clean and maintain. To make me feel special, I ask them to do an errand I am avoiding, like drop off dry cleaning or return a purchase.” — An ADDitude Reader
[Read: “Housekeeping Is Not Motherhood.”]
“A sleep-in. Coffee brought to me. Breakfast cooked for me, and an outing organized by my husband. I just want to be a passenger for the day. I don’t want to make a single decision except about what I feel like wearing.” — Jolene, Australia
“Professional housecleaning is the kind of gift I’d like. A clean house helps me feel centered and grounded. Clutter makes me anxious.” — An ADDitude Reader
“A magic wand to solve all financial problems.” — Kate, Australia
“An extra 10 hours a day to do all the things I want to do and connect with all the people who I don’t have time to stay in touch with.” — Sally, Australia
“A night out with live music and someone else doing all the driving.” — Emily, North Carolina
“A re-do button! Or a pause one.” — Amber, Wisconsin
“To find a doctor or a psychologist who will actually LISTEN TO ME. (They say children aren’t heard? Neither are mothers.)” — Winter, New Mexico
“Getting meds more easily would be nice…and having my child take them without arguing would be even nicer.” — An ADDitude Reader
“A live-in massage therapist.” — Brenda, Massachusetts
“Someone to clean the bathrooms for a year.” — Anne, Australia
“Someone to take all the responsibility away from me for a day. To have dinner made, the kitchen cleaned, the laundry folded, etc.” — Marla, New Jersey
“As a mom, I would love an hour of extra sleep sometimes! (Well, maybe most of the time.) But I am just thankful and love the support I get from my family. They truly help me keep going every single day. My partner supports me in every aspect and for that, I am so blessed.” — Glady, Oregon
Gifts for Mom: Next Steps
- Shop: 10 Books Every Woman Should Read After Her ADHD Diagnosis
- Read: The Bumbling Dad Trope, Reversed — On Motherhood with ADHD
- Read: A Tribute to My Mom, an ADHD Trailblazer
- Read: To My Kids — A Love Letter from Your Scatterbrained, Unpredictable, Truly Lucky Mom
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