And many of you are sharing it with your little ones for the very first time. In honour of Mothering Sunday, you have been posting treasured photographs with your children on the Sunderland Echo Facebook page.
Here are some of your adorable pictures. Thanks to everyone who shared a snap.
5. Cool customer
Jenna Reay says: My first Mother’s Day with my little one. Photo: Jenny Reay
6. Georgie
Christina says: This is our third Mother's day together, my gorgeous Georgia. Photo: Christina Gibbins
7. Together
Jade Byers says: My first Mother’s Day with my little one. Photo: Jade Byers
8. Lockdown baby
Shanon Hall says: First Mother’s Day with my lockdown baby. Photo: Shannon Hall