Mom needed time to get herself together, and that would take a while.
Especially as kids get older, make sure they understand that mom and dad need time to themselves.
"Mom, I really need you to help me through this one."
Emma, if your mom needs anything, you come and tell me.
"Your mom needs to get a life," she said instead.
Mom and Dad need only type in their credit card numbers.
Certainly, there was a sense of duty: Mom needed us.
My mom was like 'I need to put this child in gymnastics.
They have a great time playing together, but realize that Alison and her mom need help.
Mom will need me for a couple more weeks.