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This mom worked at Bell's in Batavia.
Who is Grandma Donna?
400
The steadfast and resourceful mother of Laura, Mary, Carrie, and Grace. She embodies the pioneer spirit as she supports her family through their adventures and challenges on the American frontier.
Who is Ma (Caroline) Ingalls from Little House on the Prairie?
400
In the United States, Mother's Day is celebrated on this day every year.
What is the second Sunday of May?
400
This mother, played by Barbara Billingsley, is the quintessential 1950s TV mom. She is depicted as a loving and supportive mother who takes care of her family and maintains a tidy home while wearing pearls and heels.
Who is June Cleaver from Leave it to Beaver?
400
These mothers:
Who is Julie and Shannon?
800
Donna and Harold share great-grandmothers with this first name.
What is Mary Ann?
800
This mother is a complex character whose story unfolds through alternating perspectives with her husband, Nick - her portrayal challenges traditional notions of motherhood as she navigates issues of identity, control, and manipulation.
Who is Amy Elliott Dunne from Gone Girl?
800
This bonding hormone's (also known as the love hormone) levels increase significantly during pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. A study published in the journal Developmental Psychobiology found that mothers who breastfeed experience higher levels of this hormone, which contributes to maternal bonding.
What is oxytocin?
800
This mother, played by Jean Stapleton, is the kind-hearted and long-suffering wife of Archie and the mother of Gloria. She is known for her sweet nature, simple wisdom, and unwavering love for her family, despite Archie's gruff demeanor.
Who is Edith Bunker from All in the Family?
800
This mother:
Who is Florence Knapp/McJury?
1200
This mom had 7 children, one of them in this room.
Who is Florence Knapp?
1200
The beloved mother of the March sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy. She is known for her wisdom, kindness, and selflessness, guiding her daughters through the challenges of growing up during the Civil War era.
Who is Marmee (Margaret) March from Little Women?
1200
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first these many months of life.
What is six months?
1200
This mother, played by Carolyn Jones in the original series, is the elegant and mysterious matriarch of her family. She is known for her gothic beauty, dark sense of humor, and unwavering devotion to her husband, Gomez, and their children, Wednesday and Pugsley.
Who is Morticia Addams from The Addams Family?
1200
This mother:
Who is Leonora Callahan (Grandma Nonie)?
1600
This mother was married to a photographer.
Who is Mary McJury?
1600
The pragmatic and stern adoptive mother of Anne Shirley, a spirited and imaginative orphan.
Who is Marilla Cuthbert from Anne of Green Gables?
1600
The average age of first-time mothers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
What is 26?
1600
This mother, voiced by Julie Kavner, is the patient and nurturing mother of Bart, Lisa, and Maggie. She is known for her distinctive blue hair, raspy voice, and unwavering devotion to her family, despite the challenges they face in the quirky town of Springfield.
Who is Marge Simpson from The Simpsons?
1600
This mother:
Who is Ruth Knapp?
2000
This mother came over on a boat from Ireland.
Who is Mary Bresnahan?
2000
This is the mother of Wendy, John, and Michael - she is depicted as a nurturing and caring mother who worries about her children when they go on adventures with Peter Pan in Neverland.
Who is Mrs. Darling from Peter Pan?
2000
First-time mothers get an average of this many hours of sleep per night, according to a study published in the journal Sleep.
What is 5?
2000
This mom, played by Felicity Huffman, is a determined and resourceful mother of five navigating the challenges of motherhood, career, and marriage. She is known for her strength, resilience, and fierce dedication to her family.
Who is Lynette Scavo from The Desperate Housewives?
2000
DAILY DOUBLE!
This mother:
Who is Mary Bresnahan (Nonie's mother)?