Why wait for just one day to celebrate your bond with mom, when you can spend quality time over the weekend, doing something you both love? Across Bengaluru, mothers and children are finding meaningful ways to connect – not just on Mother’s Day – but all year round.From sharing fitness goals to attending heritage walks and paint parties, these moms and their children believe in making memories every day.‘Motherhood is in the ordinary, everyday moments’ “One thing I make sure to do, irrespective of our schedules, is have at least one meal together with my children. I’ve learned that they find immense joy when I participate in their interests, rather than imposing ours. For instance, my son lights up when I join him for a quick video game, joystick in hand. My daughter’s daily nail polish obsession means I dedicate five minutes to painting her nails,” says actress Disha Madan.

‘I enjoy becoming a child alongside my son’“My son and I cherish our time together, and I enjoy becoming a child alongside him. We love exploring new activities, and we have a calendar filled with things we do together, like baking, drawing, and all sorts of arts and crafts. We also have smaller daily rituals, such as our gratitude prayer. I believe in open communication between a mother and son; our bond should encourage him to discuss even minor inconveniences.This aspect of parenting is often missed. I feel blessed that my son has learned to communicate his emotions from a young age,” says luxury brand consultant and event host Tamanna Pasha.

‘My mom and I motivate each other’“My mom and I started working out together years ago. Sometimes she falls out of the loop, and sometimes I get lazy, but now, the competition is stiff. People ask me if she’s my sister, but I get it. She puts in so much effort, she hits the gym twice, and I’m inspired by her. She’s an adventurous person; she goes on treks, and she wants to take care of her body better, so she can trek higher summits. Because of that interest, she goes to the gym, and I love going along with her.We motivate each other to stay fit, and we love the time we get to grow and understand each other,” says Sanya Iyer, actress.