Socialization is the process of exposing a kitten to new experiences, sights, sounds and people.

Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 12th this year, and we couldn’t be more excited to honor all the great cat moms out there. The kittens in these pictures are showing their mama cats some appreciation with licking, snuggling, playing, and more.

Mama cats are there from the very beginning, from nursing their kittens to teaching them how to play, stay safe, and develop their natural cat instincts. In honor of Mother’s Day, here are ten videos of mama cats and their kittens.

Easter is on the way! It’s a holiday we celebrate with our friends and family, including our furry family members. Here are 25 pictures of Easter cats who are ready to hunt for eggs, open their baskets of presents, and pose with their bunny friends!

Raising a tame cat who’s social and outgoing requires a combination of a good upbringing, even from the time the kitten is in the womb, early handling, and a mom cat with a good temperament. Here are some tips to help your kitten grow into a social adult cat.

Why do mama cats abandon kittens? Mother cats may reject their young for a variety of reasons, including a lack of maternal instincts, disease, and deformity. Here’s what you should know.

Kids love cat facts, and cat-loving adults do, too! Did you know that cats who fall 5 stories have a 90 percent survival rate? Or that they can run 30 miles per hour? Find out more cat facts!

As the weather turns colder, many people start to experience a case of the cold weather blues. So what better way to fight off the fall and winter funk than by soothing your soul with five adorable kitten videos?

If you are in the market for a feline companion, you have a lot of choices to make. One of the most important is whether to get a kitten or adult cat.

A tiny kitten was found clinging to a guardrail on a busy Los Angeles freeway. Thankfully an observant motorist contacted Hope For Paws Rescue.

If you want a cat who’s confident and sociable, expose your kitten to lots of people, sights, sounds, and experiences. Learn the dos and don’ts of kitten socialization.

At first they aren’t so sure but the calm pup puts them at ease and they are fast friends.

Honest question: Are we ever really prepared to deal with that moment when our kittens turn into cats?

Think of the change this way: If kittens are all about high-octane, slapstick humor, then adult cats are the dry wits making sarcastic snipes from the sidelines.

Watch these fluffy babies play with an electronic bug!

Because a hug can make the nightmares go away…

If you are a fan of kittens, Harry Potter or Emma Watson you’re in luck! This video is for you.

A police officer took home an orange tabby kitten after a fellow officer found it beneath a dumpster in the rain. The two make great partners!

Gallery: A behind-the-scenes look at how some American animal shelters and rescues are starting kitten nurseries to ensure newborn felines remain healthy until adoption.

The kittens are still bottle feeding and need around the clock care but will soon be available for adoption! Adopt them all!

A sweet little kitten named Chamomile is playing a fluffy cat named Zuko.