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How Mom addressed the departure of Anna Faris
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For the eighth season premiere of Mom on CBS, the producers decided to send their lead character off in high style — by giving her a full ride to Georgetown University, where she will study law. It's an organic development for Christy (previously played by Anna Faris ) since the sober mom had spent previous seasons dreaming about a career as a lawyer.
Showrunner Gemma Baker needed to come up with a way to say goodbye to Christy, after Faris announced in September that she would not be returning to the comedy. Faris didn't make a final cameo in Thursday's episode; instead, it began with her mom Bonnie ( Allison Janney ) and her husband Adam (William Fichtner) driving away from the airport, having just dropped Christy off for her flight to Washington, D.C., Bonnie joked about how "every mom dreams of the day they drop their 42-year-old off to go to school."
"It was important to us that Christy moved on to bigger things," Baker told EW. "Quite often when people are in recovery their lives get bigger in ways they couldn't before have imagined. And so that will be the case for Christy. She has been working toward her dreams for a while now and we feel like the audience will be happy for her. The character of Christy will live on and we will continue to get updates on what she is up to and how her moving on will affect Bonnie."
The rest of the episode focuses on the women from Bonnie's support group, which pretty much sets the tone for future episodes of the show. From here on out, the action will center on the ensemble, which includes Jaime Pressly as Jill, Kristen Johnston as Tammy, Mimi Kennedy as Marjorie, and Beth Hall as Wendy. Even the title sequence has been updated with new shots of the women.
The sitcom launched in 2013 by focusing on Christy, a newly sober single mom with a self-indulgent parent. Much of the comedy came from the interactions between Christy and Bonnie.
"When we first heard Anna was leaving Mom , we were, of course, sad to lose her," Baker told EW. "Anna created such a beautiful character in Christy Plunkett. And we loved writing the mother-daughter dynamics for Christy and Bonnie and watching that relationship deepen and heal over the years. But we never felt a sense of panic because, over the last few seasons, the show has naturally become more about the ensemble. We have such an incredibly strong cast, so we never doubted that we would be able to lean into them. There are so many stories left to tell about these strong women."
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: a female parent : mother
… describes her mom as a creative and resourceful parent. — People Weekly Of course, my frustration wouldn't be complete without a weepy phone call to my mom back home. — Taylor Griffin I started quilting after watching my mom make a baby quilt for a friend. — Raquela Elizabeth Carlson Each fall Petra's mom bought the same color socks for all seven of them so that, in theory, there was always a size that fit. — Blue Balliett
— often used as a name Have you asked Mom if we can go? Mom , I'm home!
Noun
be sure to tell your mom and dad that you'll be home late for supper
Brooke Johns is a mom of three kids, three teenagers.
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James Brown, USA TODAY , 28 Aug. 2022
Burton, who has been a stay-at-home mom for 17 years, decided to step up.
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Morgan Krakow, Anchorage Daily News , 26 Aug. 2022
Barton explained that her mother also was a single, working mom .
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San Diego Union-Tribune , 25 Aug. 2022
Psychologist Frederick Kravitz portrayed the shooter’s mother Lynda Cruz as a woman who simply could not keep up with the demands of being a single mom to her two sons, Nikolas and Zachary.
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Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel , 24 Aug. 2022
Women, especially Maggie who is a mom , have the innate ability to think and feel out what will be important in the future, for the next generation.
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Jeff Ransdell, Forbes , 18 Aug. 2022
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Dish out plenty of love in the form of hugs, kisses, and praise. Affection reminds your child that they are loved unconditionally. Plus, it’s linked to higher self-esteem, better academic performance, fewer behavioral problems, and an overall stronger relationship between you and your child. [1]
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Make sure most of the interactions you have with your children are positive and loving. Strive to show affection daily.
If you have a baby, affection may simply involve holding your infant regularly or speaking reassuringly.
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Quality time is important for building strong relationships. If you have multiple children, make an effort to hang out with each one on their own instead of as a group. Even short windows of time can strengthen the bond between you two. [2]
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If you're dealing with a baby or toddler, one-on-one time might include getting down on the floor and playing with them.
For an older child, try doing a hobby with them, like baking, hiking, or doing arts and crafts.
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Validate your child’s interests to help them feel worthy. Even if it’s not exactly what you’d choose for yourself, nurturing their interests can help boost your kid’s self esteem and make them feel confident in their own life. Their interests may come and go, so be prepared to shift gears fairly often. [3]
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If your teenager has joined a band, give some positive feedback about the songs they write.
If your preteen is obsessed with space, buy them books or take them on a trip to the planetarium.
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It will help your children feel confident in themselves and in you. Even if your child messes up or you have to discipline them, let them know that you still love them. As a parent, your job is to love your child for who they are, not for who you wish they were. [4]
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Try to avoid criticizing or blaming your child for their mistakes. Instead, focus on what they can do better next time.
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Communicate with your kids about what’s okay and what isn’t. Hold a family meeting to verbalize the guidelines and be sure everyone understands the consequences if they don’t comply. Then, post a cheat sheet of the rules in a common area, like on the fridge. [5]
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Make rules clear and concise but with a positive spin, like "Everyone should walk indoors" instead of "No running in the house!"
Depending on the age of your children, you might have an open discussion with them to decide on fair rules and consequences together. You might start trying to do this once your child is able to work out for themselves some consequences to misbehavior.
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You made the rules, and your children have to follow them. You don’t have to be a stickler for discipline—if someone comes home 5 minutes after curfew, you can let it slide. However, make sure you enforce the rules that you’ve set up so your kids know you mean business. [6]
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Disciplining your children for rule-breaking doesn’t necessarily translate to being mean. Criticize the behavior rather than the child. This might sound like, "Isaiah, what should you do instead of pushing Charlie? Because you pushed, you’ll have to wait 5 more minutes before taking a turn to show how patient you can be."
Make sure the consequences feel logical. For example, if your child watches too much TV and didn’t finish their homework, consider limiting their screen time.
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Think about the example that you’re setting for your children. If you tell them not to lie, you shouldn’t tell lies either. If you often talk about the importance of healthy eating, try to stick to a balanced diet. Kids are more likely to follow the rules if you follow them, too. [7]
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This also includes modeling things like being a hard worker and not using drugs or alcohol.
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You’re not going to be a perfect mom, and that’s okay. When you admit your mistakes and apologize for them, you show your children that you respect them as human beings. Admitting your own wrongdoing shows your kids that there’s nothing to be ashamed of about mistakes—as long as they fess up and try to make amends. [8]
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For instance, if you accidentally compare one kid to another, acknowledge that it was wrong by saying, "Jeff, I want to apologize to you. I compared you to your brother yesterday and I shouldn’t have. Each of you is special with your own qualities. Will you please forgive me?"
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