Mother’s Day is a beautiful gesture—one day out of the year to pause and acknowledge everything mothers do. But the truth is, what we carry extends far beyond the visible. And often, it’s still mothers who carry most of the weight.
So let’s talk about it:
We’re the ones more likely to be called when a child is sick at school. We’re the default planners of meals, appointments, birthday parties, and endless laundry rotations. Even in 2025, research continues to show that mothers shoulder a disproportionate share of parenting and domestic responsibilities compared to fathers.
According to a 2023 Statistics Canada report, mothers spend 50% times more hours per day on unpaid care work than fathers—and are still far more likely to reduce their work hours or take career breaks to accommodate family needs. In a U.S. study from the Pew Research Center, 74% of mothers said they manage their children’s schedules and activities, compared to just 3% of fathers. That’s not a typo—three percent.
But it’s not just the visible tasks—it’s the mental load that takes its toll: the constant background noise of remembering, anticipating, planning, and feeling responsible. It’s the emotional labour of soothing, negotiating, advocating, and often absorbing everyone else’s stress.
Absolute powerhouses in every sense of the word.
And while the conversation around gender equality in parenting is gaining momentum (women are increasingly expecting more balanced partnerships and shared responsibilities), the lived reality for many of us hasn’t caught up. We’re still “the glue,” but at what cost?
Chronic stress, sleep deprivation, and emotional burnout can lead to real long-term consequences on a mother’s physical and mental well-being.
That’s why for so many moms, self-care isn’t indulgence—it’s preservation.
It’s not about vanity, it’s about visibility. It’s about claiming a moment to be cared for when we spend so much time caring for others. And this month, the moms behind our spa are shining a light on the kind of self-care so many mothers come to us seeking.
Skin care, for example, isn’t just about how we look—it’s how we reconnect with ourselves. That quiet moment with a warm towel, the gentle rhythm of a massage, the feeling of softness and attention—it tells us we’re worth tending to.
And nail care? It’s not “just a manicure.” It’s about sitting still long enough to breathe, reflect, and not be needed by anyone else for 45 minutes.
At our spa, the Mother’s Day packages weren’t put together by a corporate team—they were thoughtfully designed by the moms who run this place, and who know firsthand how hard it can be to hit pause. We created these packages not just as treats, but as intentional moments of restoration for mothers, grandmothers, and anyone who has taken on that role in someone’s life.
So whether you’re treating a mother figure you adore—or you’re finally claiming a moment for yourself—these services were made with love, care, and a deep understanding of what it means to give everything and still need a little something back.
And you, mama, deserve it.