Happy Mother-lection Day!

Whether we care to admit it or not, everybody has a Mother's Day MO or modus operandi.

- By PIA ARCANGEL

For most kids, it's not just about finding Mom the right gift that comes with the right note — it's also about posting that sweet-yet-not-overly-emotional tribute on their social media accounts, along with the most glamorous-but-without-trying-too-hard photo of Mom.

Husbands, on the other hand, are all about trying to ensure that wife, mom and (lest we forget!) mother-in-law, each get their own special celebration and that nobody feels short-changed.

Even moms have their own MO — I mean, it's not easy to drop 153 hints in the course of a month about what kind of gift you want and where you want to go when your family tries to "surprise" you.

Personally, I savor the greetings, the extra hugs and kisses plus all the big and small gifts that come from my daughter. This year though, things are a little different. Because this time, I'm not dropping any hints or asking for some "mommy gifts."

This year, I'm actually the one prepping a gift — and I'm really hoping other moms can do the same. This year, I'm giving my daughter the gift of an informed vote.

Here's the thing — every vote is important. It determines the kind of leadership our country will have for the next three to six years. But an informed vote — now, that's extra special. It tells your children that you love them, you care about them and you want to give them the gift of a promising future.