Mother's Day, celebrated on the second Sunday of May, falls on 9th May this year. The idea of celebrating Mother's Day the world over is to pay tribute to all mothers for their love and support and to make them feel special.

Studies show that children attached to a mother figure feel she is a safe base from which they can venture out and explore the world.

Research has shown that the mother-child bonding is reflected in how well children do in school, how they build relationships and how well they cope with stressful or new situations.

Bonding creates within the child a sense of confidence and a positive attitude, which influences both attendance and achievement.

Infants having a deep bonding with their mothers become independent at a young age and this also boosts their self-esteem.

The mother-child bond helps in shaping a child's overall personality and is the most important part of a child's life.