postcard mom

Biological mother that doesn't live with her children. Sends cards/postcards for holidays and birthdays.

Ann's mom moved away and now she's a postcard mom and only sends cards on her birthday.

by McEEK January 03, 2016

ghost mom

A Mother who is not present in her children's lives but acts like she is.

A mom who physically can be present but doesn't parent or care for her children.

Joan says her mom is a ghost mom because she's never around to support her or care for her so they call her by her first name instead of mom.

by McEEK May 14, 2016