Florida Evans makes sure that her kids go down a righteous path, even if it means being brutally honest about the bad choices her kids are making. She juggles a couple of jobs because she wants to give her kids all the things they deserve. With her mighty moral compass, Florida Evans lives a good life with her family even if it isn’t luxurious.

Claire Huxtable is a universally enjoyed character that reflected a lot of Black moms rarely represented in the media back then. She's smart, stylish, and never loses an argument. But she is also patient and loving. With her outspoken mind and balanced nature, she earns the respect of everyone she meets. Her kids respect her the same way she respects them because she believes in and has taught them the concept of equality.

All moms can do the “mom look,” that stare your mother gives you that has chills running up and down your spine. Harriet Winslow has perfected this mom look, but unlike a lot of the moms portrayed on TV, she doesn’t follow it up with a bunch of yelling when you get home. Instead, Harriet is known to be a sage of wisdom who talks with conviction. Moms like Harriet always know what to say no matter what situation you’re in. When you get yourself in trouble, she gives you the perfect advice and drops a little witty statement to end the conversation.

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is an unforgettable sitcom and one of the most iconic characters in it will always be the one and only Vivian Banks a.k.a Aunt Viv. Aunt Viv is a pop culture icon that was always the voice of reason in the household. Between Will's mischievousness, Uncle Phil's temper, and all the chaos that goes on, she embodies the calm and balanced woman that keeps the family together. She didn't let her past define her and got the reward she worked hard to get: a good career and a great family. And wow, that woman can dance.

There’s no handbook to being a mother but Rainbow, also known as Bow, shows us that being a mother is capital C “Complicated.” Bow is the poster child, or rather the poster mom, of modern mothers. Being a trailblazer in gender equality under the corporate scope, she makes sure that she's successful at work and at motherhood. She lets her kids feel their feelings and gives them the space to express their opinions. True to her free-spirited nature, she shows a sensitive and ambitious side. A lot of people see Bow as the crazy kooky type, but in truth, she’s just fun-loving and open about not always knowing what to do. Bow is the type of mom who is unapologetic about being human instead of superwoman.