Students share what makes a great mom

DAVENPORT – What makes a great mother? The question is broad and provokes thoughts, feelings and preferably good memories of the person who is, to many, the closest friend or woman in someone's life. With Mother's Day approaching this weekend and many sons, daughters, husbands and wives beginning to panic while they try not to forget the one day that's all about Mom, these thoughts and feelings are especially brought to the forefront of one's mind.

It may prove complicated to answer, but children have a way of simplifying things. So, The Times reached out to Davenport Elementary School student...