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When you become a mom, everything<\/em> takes on a different meaning\u2014even for cats. What was once a fun frolic through the house with cat siblings has now transformed into using that time to care for kittens. One Maine Coon<\/strong> mom found a workaround and decided to give her little kitty crew the cutest lesson in fun.<\/p>\n The new mom offering the Maine Coon kittens a straw is beyond heartwarming, because she’s doing it to share in her favorite hobby: playing with straws! The itty-bitty kitty crew<\/a> is obviously too young to understand what she’s doing or why, but the gesture shows what a loving parent she is already\u2014willing to sacrifice her favorite toy if it means making them happy (aww)!<\/p>\n As Maine Coons<\/a> go, this is an accurate visual that speaks to their nurturing, fun, and affectionate temperaments, but also to how young at heart they remain well into adulthood. Sharing a thrilling hobby with her babies is one way to strengthen the bond, and it teaches them that she’ll always <\/em>provide.<\/p>\n Related: Charcoal-Colored Maine Coon’s Colossal ‘Hulk Hands’ Look Like Giant Rocks<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The kittens<\/a> are only a couple of weeks old, which means they’re only recently opening their eyes and starting to navigate more of the house (under strict supervision, of course). When they’re this small, everything they do is cute, including all the screaming, shouting, and rioting about being held.<\/p>\n Some of them already have some pretty cool colors<\/a> going on, too. Take a closer look!<\/p>\n Whether the mama cat with kittens wanted to show the babies her favorite toy in hopes they’d engage in play or not, there’s actually an instinctual reason cats bring anyone gifts<\/a>.<\/p>\n Hannah Hart, DVM, tells PetMD<\/em> that showing kittens<\/a> the straw may have been the mom’s attempt to teach them how to hunt. By bringing the straw to a safe location with her brood, she also may have wanted to keep it away from “predators,” even if there really aren’t any in the house.<\/p>\n These maternal, instinctual behaviors help build social bonds while showing the littles the ways of the world so they’ll be prepared for what’s ahead. They may not get it now, but one day, they’ll be grateful for all of Mom’s life lessons (and it’s just plain cute)!<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc36<\/a>SIGN UP to get \u201cpawsitivity\u201d delivered right to your inbox with inspiring & entertaining stories about our furry & feathered friends<\/strong><\/a>\ud83d\udc3e\ud83d\udc3e<\/a><\/p>\n This story was originally published by Parade Pets<\/a> on Apr 22, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News<\/a> section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Parade Pets and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. 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