Can’t find the right words to tell Mama how you feel? Searching for the best way to convey your undying love and support for the woman who birthed and raised you? Here are ro’s suggestions for the songs and flicks that might do some of the work for you. -todd williams

Songs for Mom:

1.“A Song for Mama” by Boyz II Men Sometimes you just gotta get sentimental when talking about Mama.

2. “Dear Mama” by 2Pac
Mama made her mistakes, but no one’s ever had your back like she does.

3. “Sadie” by the Spinners
It’s always good to remember the little things that she did for you.

4. “Mama Said Knock You Out” by LL Cool J
Sometimes Mother is your best motivator to get back on your “A” game.

5. “Dedicated” by R. Kelly
See No 1.

6. “Hey Mama” by Kanye West
Who’s your biggest fan and your biggest critic? I think you know the answer.

“7. “All That I Got Is You” by Ghostface Killa At the end of the day, is there anyone that you trust more?

DVDs for Mom:

1. Look Who’s Talking It’s got John Travolta, Kirstie Alley, and Bruce Willis as a talking baby — what’s not to love?

2. The Devil Wears Prada
A story complete with generational tension, feminist overtones and enough fashion references to quiet Joan Rivers; this is a funny film for Mom that everyone can enjoy.

3. Claudine If you can watch this flick about a struggling single mom who finds love with a garbage man and not want to immediately go hug your mother, you have no soul. That’s right — none.

4. Steel Magnolias
This über-chick flick has Julia Roberts, Sally Field and a whole bunch of other famous ladies gossiping and griping in a Southern town. Keep the Kleenex handy.

5. The Jacksons: An American Dream
Laugh if you will, but Angela Bassett’s turn as family patriarch Katherine Jackson is one of her strongest performances.

6. Mommy Dearest
Reminds Mom that while no parent is perfect, at least you weren’t this bad.

7. The Marva Collins Story
NAACP Image Award-winning actress Cicely Tyson makes dreams come true for Chicago kids who face tough odds in the inner-city school system.

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